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BV51 UKE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

111,198 mi
Last recorded111,198 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,198 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2017 111,116 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Mark up (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front headlights faded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leaks

Pass 24 May 2016 110,520 miles

Condition of headlamp lenses

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leaks

Fail 18 May 2016 110,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Condition of headlamp lenses

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2015 104,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 104,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 94,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 94,845 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,949 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 88,947 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,493 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 80,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,283 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 69,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,723 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 62,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

timing chain rattling

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2009 56,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,220 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,602 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 43,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,595 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 32,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 28,800 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 28,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 BV51 UKE, 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 UKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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