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GY51 TMV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

60,228 mi
Last recorded60,228 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 TMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 60,228 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 60,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light to rear. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 54,529 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 51,992 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 51,992 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 46,837 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 46,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,353 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 41,353 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,298 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 34,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,125 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 33,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,376 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,568 miles

both front wipers detiorating

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,796 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 27,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,306 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 26,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,843 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 24,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 23,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,669 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 22,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,874 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,741 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,717 miles

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

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 TMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

GY51 TMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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