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BF51 YBZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,168 mi
Last recorded55,168 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,168 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,164 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,308 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) becoming excessive ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,312 miles

Front inner brake pads appear thin

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil low

slight noise from nearside rear hub when wheel spun

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,456 miles

3 of 4 tyres wearing thin

Exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 23 Aug 2013 42,427 miles

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

3 of 4 tyres wearing thin

Exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,618 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 39,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 37,280 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,994 miles

Nearside front brake disc worn unevenly

Wear in steering rack nearside

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,917 miles

12% imbalance on front brakes

Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,792 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

12% imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,880 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 20,880 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,308 miles

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

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 YBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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