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BG51 AEA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,951 mi
Last recorded127,951 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 AEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 118,497 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front & rear (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,691 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 107,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,350 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 101,345 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,727 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Cracks in N/S/R tyre outer wall.

Minor chips on front windscreen.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 94,726 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Cracks in N/S/R tyre outer wall.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor chips on front windscreen.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,211 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 88,209 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,746 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,333 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 81,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.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)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 77,103 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,103 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front anti roll link lower boot split

Fail 29 Sep 2010 63,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

filler neck clip

o/s front anti roll link lower boot split

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,501 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 52,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,107 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 35,096 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,277 miles

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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BG51 AEA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BG51 AEA, 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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BG51 AEA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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