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GY51 VSP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,787 miles

General chassis and under body corrosion

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,059 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear has spare wheel fitted but tyre is the same size as the other tyre on the same axle

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished - Also worn on inner edge

Slight play detected at the steering wheel - Found to be the upper steering column universal joint

Fail 11 Dec 2017 87,059 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear has spare wheel fitted but tyre is the same size as the other tyre on the same axle

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished - Also worn on inner edge

Slight play detected at the steering wheel - Found to be the upper steering column universal joint

Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,641 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 80,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,286 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 30 Sep 2015 76,283 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,101 miles

center rear seatbelt missing

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, perished and cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2015 76,045 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

center rear seatbelt missing

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge, perished and cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,749 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front pads low

n/s/r tyre feathering

Fail 8 Oct 2013 71,749 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing

front pads low

n/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,289 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,289 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear number plate poor

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,260 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center rear seat belt missing.

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,512 miles

Hand brake cables corroded.

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot split.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 57,443 miles

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

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

Hand brake cables corroded.

Nearside front inner driveshaft boot split.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,477 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 16 Oct 2009 51,355 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,841 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,256 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 40,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat insecure, rectify a.s.a.p

handbrake cable on axle rusty.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 27,506 miles

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

nearside c.v. boot leaking grease slightly

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 VSP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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