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BT51 XJM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,236 mi
Last recorded71,236 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,190 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front discs rusty

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2019 68,091 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front discs rusty

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,917 miles

all tyres worn on edges

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Mar 2018 63,917 miles

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres worn on edges

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,194 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Mar 2017 59,194 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to lack of pattern (1.8.A.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 54,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 49,447 miles

no oil on dipstick (1 litre added)

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,094 miles

offside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,439 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 38,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 35,543 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,404 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,661 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,505 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,042 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 XJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XJM, 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 XJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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