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BD51 AWY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 AWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 105,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2010 104,792 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 23 Mar 2009 93,328 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Mar 2008 83,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 83,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 70,449 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 36,105 miles

Front Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,105 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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BD51 AWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 BD51 AWY, 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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BD51 AWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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