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BL51 SLV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

111,489 mi
Last recorded111,489 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 SLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 111,489 miles

Brake cable damaged cable freyed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,945 miles

offside outer door handle broken - function not impaired

Fail 9 Feb 2018 106,941 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened next to steering rack mounting bolt (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

offside outer door handle broken - function not impaired

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,403 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2017 102,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,278 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,577 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 93,536 miles

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

Nearside front brake pads appear low.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,552 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,590 miles

splits in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,588 miles

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

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

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

corrosion exhaust system

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit/deteriorated

splits in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight roughness when rear wheels rotated

Fail 31 Jan 2012 77,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight roughness when rear wheels rotated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre worn/deteriorated

slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

slight play steering rack

nearside front tyre worn close to limit/bold inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,985 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre worn/deteriorated

slight play nearside front anti roll bar linkage

slight play steering rack

nearside front tyre worn close to limit/bold inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,496 miles

ns/ universal joint boot split.

ns/r tyre cracking .

os/f tyre worn on inside edge.

wipers do not always park.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 62,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

ns/ universal joint boot split.

ns/r tyre cracking .

os/f tyre worn on inside edge.

wipers do not always park.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,887 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,915 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 47,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,506 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 42,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 36,583 miles

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

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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BL51 SLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BL51 SLV, 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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BL51 SLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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