CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV51 UUP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,163 mi
Last recorded85,163 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,163 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,934 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,568 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,993 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 72,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,594 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 69,556 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)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,266 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 65,266 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

handbrake cables rusty between guides

n/s inner tie rod has slight play

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,201 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 64,201 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in n/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,166 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,978 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 56,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,926 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 49,926 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,649 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 34,472 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 34,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre †rear box rusty

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV51 UUP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV51 UUP?

You can check the full history of BV51 UUP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV51 UUP registered?

BV51 UUP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is BV51 UUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 UUP shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV51 UUP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV51 UUP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.