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BG51 JFK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,265 mi
Last recorded46,265 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 JFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant is low

nearside rear tyre start to crack

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 46,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant is low

nearside rear tyre start to crack

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,715 miles

n/s/r tyre side walls cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,673 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,506 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightl noise

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,603 miles

both rear road springs corroded but still complete

Fail 26 Sep 2011 31,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear road springs corroded but still complete

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,375 miles

nearside front tyre cracking due to tyre age

offside front tyre cracking due to tyre age

offside rear tyre cracking due to tyre age

rear number plate just starting to de-laminate

Fail 23 Sep 2010 29,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre cracking due to tyre age

offside front tyre cracking due to tyre age

offside rear tyre cracking due to tyre age

rear number plate just starting to de-laminate

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,537 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking around tread area

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,117 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 25,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,364 miles

plastic coating is cracking on both outer rear upper seat belt mounts.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 21,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic coating is cracking on both outer rear upper seat belt mounts.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,730 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 JFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFK, 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 JFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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