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BN51 AOA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

97,692 mi
Last recorded97,692 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 AOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 97,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

EML is on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 81,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 81,769 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,666 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,242 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,128 miles

both rear tyres perished and split

Fail 11 Sep 2017 49,128 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and split

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,159 miles

centre silencer corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,502 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,333 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,660 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 41,660 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,925 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 39,925 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,127 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,778 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,530 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,057 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 27,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,350 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 23,350 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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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BN51 AOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BN51 AOA, 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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BN51 AOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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