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BT51 TZL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

128,724 mi
Last recorded128,724 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 TZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 128,724 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 128,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,235 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 115,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

curb damage to alloy wheels

dents and scratches to body panels

slight play in o/s track rod end

varius oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2010 115,516 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels

dents and scratches to body panels

slight play in o/s track rod end

varius oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2009 107,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

n/s/steering rack has slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2009 107,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

rear exhast shield fouling exhaust

Fail 3 Oct 2008 97,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 97,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 84,108 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 84,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 63,893 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 63,633 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)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 45,008 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 45,008 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer 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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BT51 TZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BT51 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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