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BV51 VBA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,031 mi
Last recorded62,031 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres have slight cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2019 53,981 miles

Rear Both tyres have slight cracking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,439 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both tyres have very slight cracking to them due to age

Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,646 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 45,553 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,988 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,955 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,016 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 VBA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

BV51 VBA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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