MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
N/S/R brake slightly binding
O/S/F wheel arch trim missing
O/S/R fog lamp damaged but no white light at time of test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/R brake slightly binding
O/S/F wheel arch trim missing
O/S/R fog lamp damaged but no white light at time of test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
N/S/R brake slightly binding
Nail in O/S/F Tyre
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
N/S/R brake slightly binding
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Both front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leak
N/S/R brake binding slightly
centre exhaust box is in poor condition
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leak
N/S/R brake binding slightly
centre exhaust box is in poor condition
Middle exhaust in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Coolant bottle level low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition
Middle exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust back box end pipe missing.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system poor.
N/S/R axle bush starting to unbond.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/R cutting inner edge out.
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust back box end pipe missing.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system poor.
N/S/R axle bush starting to unbond.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/R cutting inner edge out.
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
emissions just went through very up and down
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
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BN51 BNV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BNV, 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 BNV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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