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BG51 VVC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,441 mi
Last recorded118,441 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,441 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 118,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,442 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 105,134 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,024 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint cracked (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 97,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 97,367 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 91,795 miles

play in n/s steering rack end(tie rod)

wiper park fault

Fail 15 May 2014 91,795 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

play in n/s steering rack end(tie rod)

wiper park fault

Pass 28 May 2013 85,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2013 85,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,240 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 6 Jun 2012 80,240 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 2 Jun 2011 75,557 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,557 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 18 May 2010 71,151 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 71,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 67,008 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,790 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,372 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 53,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,350 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 41,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,560 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 24,713 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 24,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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