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BN51 SJX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,302 mi
Last recorded165,302 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 165,302 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 165,302 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 158,293 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 153,476 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 153,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2011 142,861 miles

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

centre exhaust baffles loose

n/s front anti-roll-bar link gaiter insecure

n/s front inner cvj gaiter split

play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2011 142,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre exhaust baffles loose

n/s front anti-roll-bar link gaiter insecure

n/s front inner cvj gaiter split

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2010 127,883 miles

centre exhaust box split and blowing

n/s front inner cvj gaiter split

Fail 13 Dec 2010 127,883 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

centre exhaust box split and blowing

n/s front inner cvj gaiter split

Pass 23 Dec 2009 114,082 miles

centre exhaust box split and blowing

n/s front inner cvj gaiter split

Fail 23 Dec 2009 114,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust box split and blowing

n/s front inner cvj gaiter split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 100,547 miles

n/s front inner cvj gaiter spit

Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,433 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 87,433 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 74,183 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 74,183 miles

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

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

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

front brake pada on limit

n/s front brake sticking

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,893 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 59,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 SJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

BN51 SJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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