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BG51 VMJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,511 mi
Last recorded128,511 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

play and knocking from steering

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various braking steering and suspension components have coroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 123,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

play and knocking from steering

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various braking steering and suspension components have coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 119,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 114,320 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 114,370 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 111,895 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 111,895 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,417 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 106,417 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil level low

Fail 27 Oct 2016 98,763 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil level low

Pass 14 Oct 2015 86,763 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,711 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,844 miles

balljoint boots on both front anti-roll bar links deteriorated

nearside outer driveshaft boot leaking greaseand not fully secure,replacement clip recommended.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,586 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,696 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,944 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

slight play in both front antiroll bar drop links

Fail 6 Oct 2010 60,944 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

slight play in both front antiroll bar drop links

Fail 9 Oct 2009 55,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,308 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,131 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,423 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 29,838 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,671 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 VMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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