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GY51 OPU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,741 mi
Last recorded75,741 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 75,741 miles

front both tyres wearing from inside

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,257 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 69,257 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,118 miles

FUEL FILLER CLIP MISSING,N/S/R TYRE SPLITTING,WATER LEVEL LOW

Fail 10 Aug 2015 64,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

FUEL FILLER CLIP MISSING,N/S/R TYRE SPLITTING,WATER LEVEL LOW

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,682 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing,,,fuel filter rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2014 61,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing,,,fuel filter rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads wearing low ,,,oil leak from pressure switch,,,,knocking noise from o/s outer cv joint

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,723 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low ,,,oil leak from pressure switch,,,,knocking noise from o/s outer cv joint

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,889 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 56,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,691 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 53,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,035 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,024 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 46,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,248 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

knock from steering rack

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread pattern

slight movement in o/s n/s inner steering arm joints

Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,995 miles

clutch pedal pad missing

left hand horn button inoperative

Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,525 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 OPU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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