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GY51 LYG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,265 mi
Last recorded97,265 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 LYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 97,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,765 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 93,608 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 89,117 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight leak in the joint of tail box and middle exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,410 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 83,408 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,511 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 78,366 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,152 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,673 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 63,642 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,367 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Mar 2006 43,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

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 LYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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