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BK51 TZB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,780 mi
Last recorded133,780 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 TZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 133,780 miles

N/S/F plastic wheel arch missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 127,268 miles

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

osr tyre perrished

underbody component corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heatshields loose

Fail 20 Aug 2012 119,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,373 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 95,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 95,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,378 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 83,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,631 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 71,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,918 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 TZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TZB, 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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BK51 TZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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