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BV51 USU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,666 mi
Last recorded118,666 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2015 118,666 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine management light on

play in inner rack joints

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,972 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2014 114,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 105,531 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 95,508 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 95,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,619 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 65,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,794 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,372 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 45,372 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,089 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 USU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 USU, 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 USU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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