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BV51 UXU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,770 mi
Last recorded120,770 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 120,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 119,122 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,054 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint centre and rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,914 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 111,837 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Clutch anti-slip device missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 107,735 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 8 Aug 2015 107,731 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 103,228 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,304 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,434 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,577 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 75,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front anti roll bar link dust cover split

Fail 24 Jul 2010 74,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,530 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 69,505 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,259 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 52,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 46,272 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 UXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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