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BV51 WYP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,978 mi
Last recorded111,978 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 WYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 111,978 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf slight play in rack

osf anti roll bar ball joint dust cover split

osf slight play in rack

osf tyre nail

Fail 4 May 2011 111,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

nsf slight play in rack

osf anti roll bar ball joint dust cover split

osf slight play in rack

osf tyre nail

Pass 12 May 2010 109,839 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 May 2010 109,827 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,979 miles

n/s/f tyre only just legal on inner edge

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel

wear in upper coloumns

Fail 13 Nov 2008 102,978 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre only just legal on inner edge

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel

wear in upper coloumns

Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,043 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 83,918 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 83,901 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 67,816 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 WYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WYP, 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 WYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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