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GY51 VSF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,301 mi
Last recorded113,301 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 109,794 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 106,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 101,398 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 23 Jan 2019 101,397 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 97,574 miles

Front Both wiper blades smeary.

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft boot deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexible brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 97,574 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Bulb 501. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Both wiper blades smeary.

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft boot deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexible brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,432 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

wipers poor

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,909 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre deteriorated and has cracks/ splits to its tread

windown screen has a hair line scratched, not considered an obstruction

Fail 14 Nov 2013 91,876 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated to such an extent that the rear hanger has become detatched, and has minor leak of exhast gases

near side rear tyre deteriorated and has cracks/ splits to its tread

windown screen has a hair line scratched, not considered an obstruction

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,695 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,894 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,346 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 55,798 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,337 miles

HAND BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING

X2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,297 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 41,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VSF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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