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BF51 VCW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,696 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 80,696 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,952 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,202 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 74,202 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,204 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 72,204 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 70,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,064 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 65,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,463 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 63,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,392 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 59,392 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 57,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,879 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot spilt

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 VCW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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