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BV51 UER

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,649 mi
Last recorded41,649 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UER
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,649 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 41,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 31,380 miles

Central Lower central exhaust box croded

Nearside Rear fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2020 31,378 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Lower central exhaust box croded

Nearside Rear fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2019 30,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 30,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 29,521 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 29,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,258 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 28,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,494 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 26,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,621 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 22,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,784 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside rear handbrake cable slightly frayed

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,608 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 15,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,224 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,722 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 UER is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UER, 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 UER is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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