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BN51 RCU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,809 mi
Last recorded28,809 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 RCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,809 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 28,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,425 miles

knock from steering column/rack

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in steering arms

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,270 miles

slight play to steering rack/colomn

Fail 20 Aug 2015 22,270 miles

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

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

slight play to steering rack/colomn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,894 miles

slight play to steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,327 miles

slight play in front top suspension leg mounts

slight play in steering arms

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,540 miles

knocking from steering

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Fail 26 Jul 2012 20,536 miles

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

knocking from steering

slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,818 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 19,816 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,865 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hub caps on wheels/ unable to see wheel bolts

Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,784 miles

front brake balance

knock from steering rack

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear silencer corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,635 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 13,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 10,832 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 10,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise both front tyres close to limit 2mm

advise front brakes in poor condition

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 RCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc 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 RCU, 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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What year was BN51 RCU registered?

BN51 RCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BN51 RCU 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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