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GY51 XYO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,927 mi
Last recorded138,927 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,927 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 137,912 miles

Advise front top suspension mounts sh owing signs of fatigue

Advise slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 137,912 miles

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

Advise front top suspension mounts sh owing signs of fatigue

Advise slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 136,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 136,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 124,049 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2016 123,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,525 miles

Gear linkage very lose

Rear wiper inop

Fail 22 Sep 2015 103,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear wiper inop

Coolnt leval low

Gear linkage very lose

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,072 miles

LEFT HAND REAR TYRE WALL STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 1 Sep 2010 72,072 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

LEFT HAND REAR TYRE WALL STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,812 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,232 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 60,232 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 59,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 58,579 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 47,999 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 47,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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 XYO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

GY51 XYO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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