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BV51 XRD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

111,913 mi
Last recorded111,913 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 111,913 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside parking brake just met the legal requirement

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 8 Oct 2019 111,816 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 8 Oct 2019 111,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wiper (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,600 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Fail 4 Oct 2018 111,600 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure damaged (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,202 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 111,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,634 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,943 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Oct 2015 108,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,956 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 104,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,831 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,204 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 86,003 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,615 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,417 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 72,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,180 miles

both number plates starting to fade

centre rear seat belt not checked

no access to rear from drivers seat

rear seat a little loose

Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,091 miles

both number plates starting to fade

centre rear belt not checked

no acces to rear from drivers side

spare fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2009 68,091 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both number plates starting to fade

centre rear belt not checked

no acces to rear from drivers side

spare fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,323 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 60,234 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,054 miles

n/s/ door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,472 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 29,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front tyres & offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewalls.

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

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 XRD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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