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BF51 VBO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

111,268 mi
Last recorded111,268 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 111,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 98,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 98,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 84,810 miles

slight movement in nearside front upper suspension strut mount

Fail 11 Jan 2023 84,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe/ box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 (8.2.1.2 (c))

slight movement in nearside front upper suspension strut mount

Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

general corrosion on under body

Fail 7 Sep 2021 77,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

general corrosion on under body

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,017 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 74,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak at front

Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,167 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

minor center exhaust blow

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,031 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 58,031 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,609 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,414 miles

minor exhaust blow centre box

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,804 miles

centre exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,776 miles

no oil showing on dipstick

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust box

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 28,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,074 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,249 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 26,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,675 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 22,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,191 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 19,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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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BF51 VBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BF51 VBO, 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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BF51 VBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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