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BG51 JEU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,321 mi
Last recorded111,321 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,321 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 111,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both steering rack gaitors split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 108,589 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2MM also cracking and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 102,340 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2MM also cracking and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,153 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 94,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre surface cracking

Oil leak SLIGHT ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 85,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre surface cracking

Oil leak SLIGHT ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,865 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,500 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 2.5-3mm

Rear rear tyres surface cracking between tread

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 76,864 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,500 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 2.5-3mm

Rear rear tyres surface cracking between tread

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,491 miles

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

Offside front steering inner tierod has slight play.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,047 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,572 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tailbox corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 60,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tailbox corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 54,705 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight tight spot in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2011 48,781 miles

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f cv boot crunched up but not split

n/s/f disc pitted on inner face

Pass 26 May 2010 46,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,318 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,995 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,557 miles

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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BG51 JEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BG51 JEU, 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 JEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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