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BT51 ZPC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,102 mi
Last recorded73,102 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,102 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 73,098 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,096 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,937 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 67,937 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,681 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 65,678 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,716 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside - various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 62,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside - various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,976 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 58,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,195 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 46,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 43,715 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside inner cv gaiter split.

Nearside rear tyre crackin/perrishing.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 40,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,936 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,927 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 34,392 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,392 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,789 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 30,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid between min and max

Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,788 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 26,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 21,754 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 ZPC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 ZPC, 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 ZPC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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