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BT51 VPE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

156,200 mi
Last recorded156,200 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 156,200 miles

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,183 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 152,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 146,015 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 146,015 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 140,442 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 140,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,791 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 133,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,934 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 126,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 116,779 miles

Steering Lock Inop

Fail 14 Dec 2013 116,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O.S.R Tyre Cracking On Sidewalls

Steering Lock Inop

Pass 19 Dec 2012 104,158 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 104,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 91,404 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 91,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1.n/s rear tyre worn low(3mm)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 78,287 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 78,287 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 64,815 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,540 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,731 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 43,731 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,048 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 32,048 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 17,511 miles

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 VPE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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