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BV51 ULO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,755 mi
Last recorded80,755 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,755 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,406 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 73,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front discs corroded

n/s/f drop link dust cover split

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,762 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover split

very slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 13 Oct 2010 64,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower dust cover split

screw in n/s/r tyre

very slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,972 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2009 53,972 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,553 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Oct 2008 47,553 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,504 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 44,504 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,217 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 35,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 24,527 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 24,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ULO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BV51 ULO, 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 ULO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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