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BV51 VGY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,249 mi
Last recorded90,249 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 90,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf rack end has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,648 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear suspension springs modified.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,980 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,137 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,752 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,167 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,195 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 28,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 23,777 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 VGY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

BV51 VGY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is BV51 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 VGY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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