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BJ51 ALU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,447 mi
Last recorded92,447 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ALU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,447 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,445 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,552 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing has slight play.

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

Oil Leak

Oil Pressure Warning Lamp Illuminated.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 86,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake Cable Broken While Performing Parking Brake Test. (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing has slight play.

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

Oil Pressure Warning Lamp Illuminated.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 76,592 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,063 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 74,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,549 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dust covers on drop links loose

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,571 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm top balljoint boot slightly split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,770 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

alternator drive belt deteriorating

engine noisy

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoints slight play

nearside front anti-roll bar droplink upper balljoint cover insecure

nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor split

nearside front tyre close to limit (2mm)

offside front tyre on limit (1.6mm) - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 1 Oct 2009 57,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

alternator drive belt deteriorating

engine noisy

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoints slight play

nearside front anti-roll bar droplink upper balljoint cover insecure

nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor split

nearside front tyre close to limit (2mm)

offside front tyre on limit (1.6mm) - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,904 miles

centre silencer rear pipe weld fractured - minor blow

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear silencer outer cover deteriorating

rear wiper blade perished

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Sep 2008 39,904 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre silencer rear pipe weld fractured - minor blow

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear silencer outer cover deteriorating

rear wiper blade perished

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,058 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 26,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 23,593 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,593 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 20,478 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2005 20,478 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BJ51 ALU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ51 ALU, 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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BJ51 ALU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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