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BC51 JBY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,699 mi
Last recorded127,699 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 JBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 127,699 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,983 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2011 103,741 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,660 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 89,660 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 78,059 miles

Nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Nearside side wall damage

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Nov 2009 78,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Nearside side wall damage

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,837 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,552 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 59,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,138 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 35,765 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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BC51 JBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC51 JBY, 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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BC51 JBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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