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GX51 LZD

2001 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,959 mi
Last recorded83,959 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LZD
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rack boot twisted

oil level very low

Fail 7 Oct 2019 83,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rack boot twisted

oil level very low

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link play (knocking) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks and cuts round tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts and cracks round tyre (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak round engine

water low in header tank

Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,414 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn complete arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link play (knocking) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks and cuts round tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts and cracks round tyre (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak round engine

water low in header tank

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 70,839 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 65,462 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 61,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,146 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Aug 2013 55,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,001 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,369 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,766 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,766 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,967 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 39,967 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 36,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,240 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 32,424 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside cv gaitor securing clip loose

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

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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GX51 LZD is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 LZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX51 LZD is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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