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BV51 SGZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 SGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 79,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 79,631 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,731 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 48,071 miles

Nearside Rear fog light lens broken.(not working)

Offside Rear wheel bearing becoming rough.

stone chip in front screen.

vehicle underside in dusty & slight muddy condition.

Pass 20 May 2016 41,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

obstruction removed from swept area

Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,342 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,938 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 34,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,083 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 33,083 miles

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

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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,224 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,631 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,711 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 25,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,258 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 21,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,717 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 18,717 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

both rear tyres side walls perished 175/65r14t

Pass 1 Feb 2006 15,766 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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BV51 SGZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV51 SGZ, 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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BV51 SGZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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