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BC51 MXW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 MXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 118,322 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 94,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,657 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 89,650 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,252 miles

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

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

os/ front tyre close to 2mm

Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,648 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre heavy perishing (no cords exposed)

o/s steering rack end slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,461 miles

both rear tyres showing age cracks

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,207 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 74,198 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,693 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 MXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MXW, 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 BC51 MXW registered?

BC51 MXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BC51 MXW safe to buy?

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