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BN51 RDU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 RDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,933 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 74,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,355 miles

engine is noisey suspect cam chain is rattling

Fail 13 Jul 2010 67,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

engine is noisey suspect cam chain is rattling

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,869 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,283 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 50,152 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 35,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,662 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 RDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

BN51 RDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is BN51 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 RDU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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