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BK51 RSV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

32,921 mi
Last recorded32,921 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 RSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 32,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 26,485 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,288 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cluth peadl rubber missing

horn n/w on n/s button

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,854 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 25,853 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 25,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,824 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 24,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear seat base insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,423 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 24,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,815 miles

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

o/s/r tyre inner edge in poor condition / splits

Fail 29 Sep 2011 23,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

o/s/f seat belt webbing frayed

o/s/r tyre inner edge in poor condition / splits

steering system noisey / knocking

Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,098 miles

Knocking from steering rack

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking inbetween tread blocks due to age

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,098 miles

Knocking from steering rack

all 4 tyres cracking inbetween tread blocks due to age

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,906 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 20,151 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 20,151 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,241 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,506 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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BK51 RSV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK51 RSV, 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 BK51 RSV registered?

BK51 RSV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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