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GY51 YBC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,810 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 92,810 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,970 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 88,964 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 68,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 46,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,653 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,454 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,596 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 36,312 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 32,979 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 27,924 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 27,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 YBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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