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BV51 VFO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,484 mi
Last recorded96,484 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,484 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides wires (1.1.15 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 96,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides wires (1.1.15 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak near sump ()

cv clips loose

Pass 3 Sep 2016 84,575 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering pivot point has slight play slight play in lower uj (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,575 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal brake (3.3.A.1c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded and leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering pivot point has slight play slight play in lower uj (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,165 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 81,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both sides (3.5.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,953 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

SLIGHT TEAR N/S/R TYRE

Pass 14 Sep 2013 69,561 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 69,561 miles

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

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 10 Sep 2012 62,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,659 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 55,659 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,177 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,126 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

O/S/Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall not through to cords

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,822 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,009 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 VFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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