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BV51 VCN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,511 mi
Last recorded90,511 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,511 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,832 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,407 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,117 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,041 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Clutch pedal anti slip is missing.

OSF inner cv gaitor is leaking.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 50,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,880 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,679 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV51 VCN registered?

BV51 VCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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