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BG51 LMX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,206 mi
Last recorded61,206 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,206 miles

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cut/split

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

steering slihgtly notchy

Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cut/split

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

steering slihgtly notchy

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,035 miles

back box very rusty

both front tyres wearing very low on the inner

engine noies

off side front mirror glass slightly cracked

slight inner rack play both sides

slight noies near side front pads

Fail 5 May 2011 56,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight free play at steering wheel rim

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,322 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

Fail 24 Apr 2010 54,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

Pass 1 May 2009 51,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,015 miles

offside front tyre is wearing bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2008 46,928 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 41,423 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 LMX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LMX, 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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What year was BG51 LMX registered?

BG51 LMX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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