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BT51 WJM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,139 mi
Last recorded70,139 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 WJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 70,139 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 70,136 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,182 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 59,301 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,825 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing around outer tread

Fail 18 Jul 2017 54,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing around outer tread

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,156 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 49,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,791 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,386 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,962 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2010 29,962 miles

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

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

all tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,843 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,361 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,361 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,915 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,524 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 18,524 miles

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

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 WJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJM, 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 WJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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