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BV51 XBU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,587 mi
Last recorded145,587 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 145,587 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 145,387 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 121,158 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 121,158 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 119,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 102,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 80,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,218 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XBU, 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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What year was BV51 XBU registered?

BV51 XBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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