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GY51 ZWE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,676 mi
Last recorded88,676 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 88,676 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 88,676 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,451 miles

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

Offside front indicator not working at start of test. Recommend check.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 85,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front indicator not working at start of test. Recommend check.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,147 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 67,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,368 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,287 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,937 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,930 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 ZWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

GY51 ZWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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