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EF51 BVD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,309 mi
Last recorded118,309 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 118,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust mount corroded away,but system still supported.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 117,726 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust mount corroded away,but system still supported.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center + rear + poor condition (7.1.2)

steering lock not working - but has an engine immobiliser

Fail 20 Dec 2016 106,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center + rear + poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

steering lock not working - but has an engine immobiliser

Fail 12 Dec 2016 104,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished - 175/65 r14 82t (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear boxes (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded with outer skin breaking up

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil level low

rear washer not working - leaking inside the vehicle

slight play found at the steering wheel

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,079 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

excessive corrosion on rear box

Fail 19 Dec 2015 94,042 miles

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

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

excessive corrosion on rear exhaust box

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,151 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,903 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,574 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,427 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 68,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,042 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,109 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 57,109 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,556 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,297 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,579 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 30,213 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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EF51 BVD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF51 BVD, 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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EF51 BVD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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