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GY51 RXA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

83,860 mi
Last recorded83,860 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 RXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,860 miles

Advise; centre & rear silencer slightly blowing also rear silencer outer layer corroded away .

Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable [at steering rack] (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess [at parking brake across rear axle]. (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 83,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise; centre & rear silencer slightly blowing also rear silencer outer layer corroded away .

Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable [at steering rack] (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess [at parking brake across rear axle]. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,487 miles

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

both rear indicators faded

driver's external door handle deteriorated

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 72,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misty (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misty (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear indicators faded

driver's external door handle deteriorated

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,845 miles

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 58,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,806 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in steering rack joints

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,801 miles

both headlight beam patterns faint due to cloudy lenses

both rear indicators showing slight white light

small hole in front of exhaust centre box blowing slightly

spare wheel on n/s/f during test

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,420 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,420 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,009 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 38,009 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 36,144 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Wipers apear to have only one speed and do not fully park themeselves when turned off.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 36,144 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers apear to have only one speed and do not fully park themeselves when turned off.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,766 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 34,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,369 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 33,369 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s wiper spliting

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,948 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 31,948 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroding - slight leak of gases.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,306 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 RXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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