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BT51 ZFZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,375 mi
Last recorded38,375 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 37,933 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 37,932 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,022 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,739 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 35,739 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,692 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 34,692 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,220 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,450 miles

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,896 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 29,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,264 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 28,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 23,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake is very high and is close to having no reserve travel

Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,477 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,252 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,926 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,872 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 ZFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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