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BG51 VXB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,034 mi
Last recorded33,034 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 33,034 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,045 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,493 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 29,486 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 25,430 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 25,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 24,315 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 24,315 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,190 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 23,190 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,850 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front bumper damaged ?

n/side door moulding damaged ?

reas wiper ?

Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,478 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 15,462 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 13,434 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,244 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 8,749 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 VXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

BG51 VXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is BG51 VXB safe to buy?

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