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AV51 BZY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,439 mi
Last recorded108,439 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,439 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 108,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 104,615 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres low on inner edges

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in rear tyres

sills coverd

Fail 28 Jan 2014 89,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

crackes in rear tyres

o/s/r/tyre has slight dammage

sills coverd

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,279 miles

nearside screen cracked

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,306 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside screen cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside screen cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,894 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 67,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,320 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,881 miles

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

Number plate light worked when tapped

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

Sounds like front CV knocking

Fail 22 Sep 2008 54,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,689 miles

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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AV51 BZY 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 73.7%.

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 AV51 BZY, 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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AV51 BZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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