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BV51 VGC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,980 mi
Last recorded138,980 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 138,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,283 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 129,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 126,404 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 126,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,322 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,582 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,086 miles

Exhaust front section flexible joint deteriorating

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,239 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 88,239 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,940 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 80,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,610 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 73,610 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 66,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,270 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,294 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 52,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,063 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 45,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007

nsr tyre starting to perish

steering rack has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,699 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 VGC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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