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BT51 UBZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 UBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 113,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 108,130 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

nsf inner steeringarm slight movement

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 104,737 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Fail 2 Nov 2011 104,737 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 99,572 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,888 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2009 92,888 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)

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

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,431 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 69,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 58,640 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,387 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 50,669 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 UBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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