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BT51 WKG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,542 mi
Last recorded119,542 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 WKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 119,542 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 119,542 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,254 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,253 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 99,980 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 99,980 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,504 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,879 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,615 miles

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

O/S anti roll bar lower joint boot is split

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wiper speed is slow

Fail 20 Oct 2009 74,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S anti roll bar lower joint boot is split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wiper speed is slow

Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,309 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2008 67,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,946 miles

front and rear number plates cracked badly

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,734 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

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

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 WKG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WKG, 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 WKG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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