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AX51 BUU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,325 mi
Last recorded124,325 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s/f chasis slightly damaged

n/s/f headlmap bracket broken

n/s/f mirror slightly cracked + slightly insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2012 124,308 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s/f chasis slightly damaged

n/s/f headlmap bracket broken

n/s/f mirror slightly cracked + slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2010 112,231 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 112,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 88,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 88,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,325 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 77,325 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,694 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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AX51 BUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AX51 BUU, 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 AX51 BUU registered?

AX51 BUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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