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BV51 XEY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,145 mi
Last recorded85,145 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 80,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear shockers corroded

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 5 May 2020 80,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both rear shockers corroded

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,779 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 73,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,164 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

it feels rough while turn steering lock to lock

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

it feels rough while turn steering lock to lock

Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,824 miles

Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

it feels rough while turn steering lock to lock

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,194 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 59,031 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,700 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ball joint pin corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 52,700 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

ball joint pin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perrish on side walls

Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perrish on side walls

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,144 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,246 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,440 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 22,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,841 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 XEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XEY, 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 XEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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