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BN51 SGO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,845 mi
Last recorded118,845 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 SGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 118,845 miles

Oil leak from Engine

Fail 16 Nov 2017 118,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak from Engine

Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 117,599 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 111,293 miles

Offside front & Offside rear tyres inner edges worn

Offside handbrake low

Fail 20 Nov 2015 111,289 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front & Offside rear tyres inner edges worn

Offside handbrake low

Pass 11 Sep 2014 105,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,358 miles

Bad oil leak

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wear in steering rack/arm both sides

Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bad oil leak

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wear in steering rack/arm both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,561 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 90,559 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,424 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,123 miles

advise nearsde inner cv boot split slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2010 65,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise nearsde inner cv boot split slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,579 miles

advise nearside front tyre near limit

advise nearside rear tyre near limit

advise offside rear tyre near limit

Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside front tyre near limit

advise nearside rear tyre near limit

advise offside rear tyre near limit

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,059 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 50,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 45,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant level low (check time to time)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 45,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low (check time to time)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,563 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 32,685 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 SGO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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