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GY51 OEG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,415 mi
Last recorded47,415 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 OEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,415 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs pitted

exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,319 miles

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

Rear exhaust box has a broken mounting

Fail 12 Jul 2016 47,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box has a broken mounting

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,612 miles

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

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 24 Aug 2015 41,598 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,749 miles

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 13 Aug 2013 29,749 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,118 miles

Coolant leak

cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front Tyre

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front Tyre

pitting on outer face of offside front Brake disc

rear number plate cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,065 miles

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

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

Corrosion on offide rear handbrake cable

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front Tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 25,063 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Corrosion on offide rear handbrake cable

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front Tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,005 miles

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

Windscreen wipers operate slower than is usual for similar vehicle of this make and model

Fail 28 Jul 2009 23,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wipers operate slower than is usual for similar vehicle of this make and model

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,457 miles

offside obligatory mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,389 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

tracking is out

tyre sidewall damage+perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,060 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

tyre sidewall damage

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 OEG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc 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 OEG, 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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What year was GY51 OEG registered?

GY51 OEG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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