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BT51 VPL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,787 mi
Last recorded108,787 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,121 miles

handbrake efficiency 16%___ attention recommended

Fail 1 Dec 2015 104,121 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

handbrake efficiency 16%___ attention recommended

Pass 21 Nov 2014 97,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 95,348 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 16 Jan 2014 95,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2013 91,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 10 Jan 2013 91,790 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 84,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,694 miles

Oil leak

service brakes only achieved 51%

Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,151 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 45,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 32,306 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 32,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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