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FY51 BUJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

44,004 mi
Last recorded44,004 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut,however is within limits

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls both sides starting to perish,no cords visible

Fail 27 Nov 2017 44,004 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut,however is within limits

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls both sides starting to perish,no cords visible

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,111 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2016 43,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,080 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 42,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,871 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 38,871 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 39,694 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 39,694 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

1 of the multiple exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,659 miles

1 of the 3 exhaust rear silencer rubber mount missing

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2010 35,754 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play noted steering rack inner joint nearside

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,591 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 33,591 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,288 miles

both sides of steering rack slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2007 32,288 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides of steering rack slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2006 30,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,757 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,449 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 29,449 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

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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FY51 BUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FY51 BUJ, 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 FY51 BUJ registered?

FY51 BUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FY51 BUJ safe to buy?

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