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BN51 PZZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,593 mi
Last recorded73,593 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 PZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,593 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides rear and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

EML on

Front and rear subframes corroded

Offside parking brake performance low

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 73,573 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too low Nearside (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides rear and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

EML on

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

Front and rear subframes corroded

Offside parking brake performance low

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,160 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,804 miles

center exhaust rusty

front suspension dry and rusty

rear suspension dry and rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,805 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

center exhaust rusty

front discs rusty anf pitted

front suspension dry and rusty

rear suspension dry and rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,820 miles

front discs scored and rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs scored and rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,715 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 41,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,015 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,182 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,177 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,192 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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BN51 PZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BN51 PZZ, 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 BN51 PZZ registered?

BN51 PZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BN51 PZZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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