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BV51 VAJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,987 mi
Last recorded68,987 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 68,987 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,944 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,687 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,117 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,645 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 63,634 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,000 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,894 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,361 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 54,361 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,925 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 50,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,835 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 44,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,674 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 34,606 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 34,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,949 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 28,949 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,721 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 26,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,977 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 VAJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VAJ, 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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What year was BV51 VAJ registered?

BV51 VAJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BV51 VAJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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