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BC51 MVU

2002 Chevrolet Corvette

Red Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,311 mi
Last recorded65,311 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette55,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 MVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 65,311 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 63,719 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 63,719 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,489 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,579 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 51,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 51,541 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 51,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 50,120 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 50,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013
Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,305 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 41,044 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 37,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,877 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,080 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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BC51 MVU is a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette in Red with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 55,864 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 Chevrolet Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC51 MVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 24 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC51 MVU registered?

BC51 MVU is a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BC51 MVU safe to buy?

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