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BT51 ZFL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,289 mi
Last recorded69,289 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively and possibly near side (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear side lights slight interference with indicators

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 69,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively and possibly near side (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear side lights slight interference with indicators

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,589 miles

slight movement near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2017 67,578 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear under wheel arch area and near side rear (2.4.A.3)

slight movement near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,201 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,195 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 59,715 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to offside front steering & suspension components

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,587 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Surface corrosion to offside front suspension & brake components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 57,587 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Surface corrosion to offside front suspension & brake components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,723 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,004 miles

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

front brKE DISCS DETERIOATING

front brake pads getting very low

slight play in steering

Fail 28 Mar 2011 55,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brKE DISCS DETERIOATING

front brake pads getting very low

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,625 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 47,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 43,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 322,723 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 32,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,875 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 18,830 miles

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 ZFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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