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BT51 VPC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,956 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,960 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,884 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,618 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,594 miles

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

o/s front fog ltght not working

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,864 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,864 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,690 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,812 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 46,812 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,122 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 40,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 32,891 miles

1, n/s/f outer cv boot loose on joint †2, n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

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 VPC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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