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BV51 UYL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,899 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box is corroded

n/s centre mud guard is loose

slight play in steering colum top bearing

Fail 12 Oct 2018 80,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire needs re fitting (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (fuel filter) (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box is corroded

n/s centre mud guard is loose

slight play in steering colum top bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,075 miles

Oil leak ()

fuel cap slightly damaged but ok at test

nearside mirror backing missing

Fail 7 Oct 2017 70,075 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap slightly damaged but ok at test

nearside mirror backing missing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust hanger broken at rear

Fail 7 Oct 2016 61,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust hanger broken at rear

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 49,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,371 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 49,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,491 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,090 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 35,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,090 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,375 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,919 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 UYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UYL, 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 UYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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