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BD51 BDF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 98,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 11 May 2019 94,131 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 94,131 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 90,645 miles

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

oil leak

rear parking brake cables corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake just met efficiency

Fail 25 Apr 2017 87,410 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 4 May 2016 81,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 4 May 2016 81,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 May 2015 75,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust is corroded

front wiper blades are smearing

rear number plate is cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust is corroded

front wiper blades are smearing

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear number plate is cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2014 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,610 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,439 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,540 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,424 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,917 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 55,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,377 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 50,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 44,568 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 44,568 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nail in off side rear tyre by edge

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 BDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BDF, 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 BDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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