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BT51 VPO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,267 mi
Last recorded66,267 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,595 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,081 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f brake pads appear heat damaged

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2011 54,965 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f brake pads appear heat damaged

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,749 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2010 47,749 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel filter corroded

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2009 41,177 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,177 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,714 miles

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2008 35,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,830 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 30,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 20,064 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 VPO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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