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BT51 KPL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,278 mi
Last recorded66,278 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 66,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018
Fail 6 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside registration plate bulb not working

Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,252 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 58,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,527 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,535 miles

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

offside rear tyre is cracking

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,122 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread is cracking

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,978 miles

Off side rear brake starting to bind.

Off side rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,381 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2012 44,372 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,901 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link in poor condition

rear brakes a bit uneven in operation and the handbrake travel is very short

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,382 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,648 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,695 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,067 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 37,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 32,994 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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BT51 KPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT51 KPL, 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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BT51 KPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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