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BG51 VMA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,219 mi
Last recorded103,219 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,462 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 100,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak ()

rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,510 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)

Offside wiper blade split on ends

oil leak

rear tyres have slight cracks on side walls

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 90,216 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 84,372 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,703 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 78,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside 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/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges. tyre side walls have slight cracks

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2010 73,086 miles

n/s/f steering track rod has slight play

o/s/f door and check strap damaged

o/s/f roll bar link gaiter split

Fail 15 Nov 2010 73,086 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/f steering track rod has slight play

o/s/f door and check strap damaged

o/s/f roll bar link gaiter split

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,409 miles

Front bumper and inserts insecure.

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner tie rods.

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover adrift.

n/s/f suspension link lower ball joint dust cover adrift.

o/s/f suspension link lower ball joint dust cover adrift.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 66,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper and inserts insecure.

Play in steering rack or lower column.

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner tie rods.

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover adrift.

n/s/f suspension link lower ball joint dust cover adrift.

o/s/f suspension link lower ball joint dust cover adrift.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 61,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

deglaze req'd on rear brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,079 miles

deglaze req'd on rear brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,766 miles

REAR TYRES LOW TREAD DEPTH OUTER EDGES.

Fail 15 Nov 2007 54,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,198 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 47,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VMA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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