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BG51 LWA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,965 mi
Last recorded128,965 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 128,965 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 128,965 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 11,342 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 111,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 104,335 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 104,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,011 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

both front tyres very close to limit

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

o/s/f head light has faint patten

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 25 Oct 2011 95,011 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Slight play in n/s/f trackrod end

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

both front tyres very close to limit

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

o/s/f head light has faint patten

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,390 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 86,390 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 82,092 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,206 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 76,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both inner rack pivots worn

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,016 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside lower radiator mounting broken

Fail 13 Nov 2007 69,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside lower radiator mounting broken

Pass 20 Oct 2006 63,295 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 63,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre soft

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 LWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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