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GY51 LWZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,796 mi
Last recorded98,796 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 LWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 98,796 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 94,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 90,686 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,834 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 86,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 73,820 miles

Different size wheels fitted front and rear

Fuel system has slight seepage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,335 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2018 68,335 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe blowing on test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,732 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracks smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,022 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,722 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,148 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 50,143 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 420,498 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 42,498 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,926 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 33,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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GY51 LWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 LWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GY51 LWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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