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BJ51 AOW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 AOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 2 Feb 2009

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

rear bumper insecure

in my opinion the vehicle is unsafe and should not be driven from the test station or be driven on a public road until all repairs have been made to the required standards

Pass 6 Dec 2007 112,156 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 112,155 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 86,778 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 86,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 85,446 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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BJ51 AOW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BJ51 AOW, 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 AOW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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