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BG51 GZL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,218 mi
Last recorded112,218 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 112,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 112,211 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread has deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 106,134 miles

Both rear tyres have age related marks

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 106,134 miles

Both rear tyres have age related marks

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2016 95,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2015 88,118 miles

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

cuts to nearside rear tyre tread and sidewall but not reaching chords.

light cracking to offside rear tyre

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded but still secure.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 88,118 miles

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

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

cuts to nearside rear tyre tread and sidewall but not reaching chords.

light cracking to offside rear tyre

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded but still secure.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,516 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,845 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,709 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,591 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 64,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall weak and damaged.

o/s/r tyre started tear or cracking.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,230 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall weak and damaged.

o/s/r tyre started tear or cracking.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front brake discs worn

advise front wiper blades split.

advise minor surface cracking on offside and nearside rear inner and outer tyre walls.

advise rear exhaust box support mpunting corroding

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 55,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front brake discs worn.

advise minor surface cracking on offside and nearside rear inner and outer tyre walls

advise rear exhaust box support mounting corroding.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

advise wiper blades split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,609 miles

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

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

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 10 Oct 2008 46,606 miles

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

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

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

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,439 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 38,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,500 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 30,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 24,613 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 24,613 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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BG51 GZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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