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BV51 UDS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,748 mi
Last recorded61,748 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,748 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 61,748 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 55,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

difficult to get into first gear

Fail 4 Nov 2022 55,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,078 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 51,065 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osr tyre starting to crack

Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,414 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 43,414 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,947 miles

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

battery poorly secured

Fail 9 Apr 2018 41,925 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)

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

battery poorly secured

Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,660 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,645 miles

Offside 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)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,961 miles

exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly

it appears that the offside rear coil spring is the incorrect spring for the vehicle.

the offside rear coil spring appears to be performing correctly.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 36,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly

it appears that the offside rear coil spring is the incorrect spring for the vehicle.

the offside rear coil spring appears to be performing correctly.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,392 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 32,392 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 30,354 miles

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 31 May 2012 29,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,403 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,729 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 27,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,870 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,786 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 UDS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV51 UDS, 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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What year was BV51 UDS registered?

BV51 UDS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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