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BF51 VCJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

95,981 mi
Last recorded95,981 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,981 miles

brake discs rusty [vehicle been standing]

Fail 23 Nov 2023 95,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake discs rusty [vehicle been standing]

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,915 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 95,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,830 miles

front brake discs rusty [vehicle been standing]

Fail 21 Oct 2020 96,830 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty [vehicle been standing]

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,950 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2019 88,950 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,751 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 77,749 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,975 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 68,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,162 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,984 miles

Exhaust deterioating & leaking slightly

Front brake discs deterioating

Fail 25 Jun 2015 56,984 miles

Nearside 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)

Exhaust deterioating & leaking slightly

Front brake discs deterioating

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,798 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 46,798 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 39,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 38,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,606 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 37,606 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,152 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 37,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,185 miles

REAR O/S N/S PLUS O/S FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Fail 4 Jun 2008 35,185 miles

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

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

FRONT NUMBERPLATE POOR CONDITION

REAR O/S N/S PLUS O/S FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,876 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 34,876 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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 VCJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 BF51 VCJ, 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 BF51 VCJ registered?

BF51 VCJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is BF51 VCJ safe to buy?

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