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BV51 VFM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,015 mi
Last recorded83,015 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 83,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section corroded and holed at join with rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamps dulled

corrosion to front discs

oil leaks from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,192 miles

Nearside inner and outer CV boots damp

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 16 Sep 2017 77,754 miles

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,324 miles

Slight engine oil leaks

Slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,734 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside top anti-roll bar link rubber boots starting to split

Offside front top and bottom anti-roll bar link rubber boots starting to split

Slight play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,920 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rubber boots perished and cracked

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front inner and outer CV boots damp

Fail 25 Sep 2014 57,920 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rubber boots perished and cracked

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front inner and outer CV boots damp

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,353 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,995 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 35,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,294 miles

Steering rack knocking slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2008 30,294 miles

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

Near side rear mud flap insecure

Steering rack knocking slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2007 27,237 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,237 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 23,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 19,769 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 VFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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