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BV51 VAA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

157,073 mi
Last recorded157,073 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 157,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 156,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 146,420 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 136,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 135,306 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 132,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 130,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 121,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 121,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 114,561 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,901 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 99,799 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 99,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,299 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2012 89,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,848 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 66,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,148 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,845 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r visual inspection of seat belt

cut in outer side wall of n/s/f tyre [not down to cords]

Fail 5 Aug 2008 40,845 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r visual inspection of seat belt

cut in outer side wall of n/s/f tyre [not down to cords]

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,200 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 26,200 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres badly split not to cords †155/80/13/t

Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,289 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 VAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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