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GY51 MZO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 MZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 98,327 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 98,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blow (front pipe)

Pass 25 May 2017 86,023 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 23 May 2017 86,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,358 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside door mirror glass

Fail 2 Dec 2014 84,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside door mirror glass

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine noisey

Fail 14 Sep 2013 73,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine noisey

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,924 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,865 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,046 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 42,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 14,304 miles

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 MZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MZO, 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 MZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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