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BK51 TBV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,869 mi
Last recorded56,869 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 TBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,869 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,310 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 51,304 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,065 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,065 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,318 miles

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

drivers side wiper blade short in length

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,871 miles

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

offside wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 29 Jul 2009 38,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,332 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 36,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 34,599 miles

Oil leak

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 TBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK51 TBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 TBV registered?

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

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