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BJ51 APX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,838 mi
Last recorded101,838 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 APX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 101,838 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 101,838 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,792 miles

front head lamps starting to mist

Fail 19 Nov 2014 93,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front head lamps starting to mist

Fail 5 Nov 2014 93,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaking from several places

Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,110 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 73,441 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,866 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 4 Nov 2011 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,141 miles

both rear lower arm bushs slightly debonded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 4 Nov 2010 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear lower arm bushs slightly debonded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,054 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,781 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 APX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 APX, 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 APX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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