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BV51 VHJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,118 mi
Last recorded96,118 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 96,118 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK GAITORS IN POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE

SCRATCH MARKS ON WINDSCREEN RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 24 Jun 2017 96,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK GAITORS IN POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE

SCRATCH MARKS ON WINDSCREEN RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,587 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,565 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2013 74,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,097 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,292 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 68,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,737 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2008 51,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,139 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,780 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 39,038 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 39,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 VHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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