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GY51 XEC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,432 mi
Last recorded48,432 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 48,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,634 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 45,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,370 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel trim missing

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,572 miles

centre exhaust leaking

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,017 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 32,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 29,002 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 28,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,611 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 26,611 miles

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

both rear tryes very perished

Pass 30 Dec 2011 23,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are cracking and are in very poor condition!

engine coolant is low

the rear number plate is slightly damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2011 23,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are cracking and are in very poor condition!

engine coolant is low

the rear number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2010 21,141 miles

Brake fluid level is below the MAX line.

Nearside front tyre is wearing near to legal tread depth limits, and side wall is badly scuffed.

Unable to fully check nearside rear adult seat belt due to a child seat being fitted at that location.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 19,096 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall in very poor condition.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 16,324 miles

n/s front & rear tyre outer walls slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 14,054 miles

n/s/front tyre outer wall badly scuffed

unablreto fully check o/s/rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2007 14,054 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s front tyre outer wall badly scuffed

unable to fully check o/s rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,896 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 12,878 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 11,237 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 XEC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

GY51 XEC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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