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BT51 XKN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,351 mi
Last recorded115,351 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 115,341 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 110,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

rear fog lens cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2017 107,552 miles

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

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

coil spring broken o/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

rear fog lens cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,545 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,539 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating rear lens broken (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,212 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 99,205 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 93,842 miles

middle exhaust heavy rust

Fail 25 Feb 2014 93,839 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

middle exhaust heavy rust

Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,285 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2013 89,189 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,697 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 81,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,311 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,397 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 59,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,806 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,122 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 12,859 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 XKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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