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BV51 WYJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,215 mi
Last recorded71,215 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 WYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 71,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,002 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,417 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,842 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,842 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,620 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,247 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 46,247 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,307 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2013 35,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,861 miles

slight damage to n/s outer sill,

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,952 miles

slight damage to n/s outer sill.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,982 miles

Engine leaking eoil

Fail 6 Sep 2010 23,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine leaking eoil

Fail 25 Aug 2009 22,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,941 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 19,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,069 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 15,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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