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BV51 WZG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

109,926 mi
Last recorded109,926 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 109,926 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 109,918 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,632 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 98,337 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2022 98,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,427 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,853 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 94,853 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,890 miles

Nearside rear axle bush slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2017 89,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear axle bush slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 83,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,700 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear outer sill panel damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play when rocked on hard stand (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake cable in quadrant (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,386 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 66,386 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,157 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,631 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 27 Oct 2012 55,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper rubber split

water pump failure imminent

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,405 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,973 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,783 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 27,783 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,213 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 174,213 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 11,241 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 WZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WZG, 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 WZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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