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GV51 BHW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,122 mi
Last recorded68,122 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 BHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 68,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 62,408 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

OFFSIDE WING MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON CENTRE EXHAUST

Fail 1 Nov 2019 58,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

OFFSIDE WING MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON CENTRE EXHAUST

Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,356 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 54,356 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,021 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front washer not working

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear wiper missing

Fail 5 Oct 2017 51,021 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front washer not working

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear wiper missing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,058 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 39,040 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 39,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 23,250 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 23,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,830 miles

rear wiper poor

Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,924 miles

offside rear shocker looks wet ?

slight knocking in steering ?

Fail 14 Oct 2009 17,924 miles

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

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

offside rear shocker looks wet ?

slight knocking in steering ?

Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,949 miles

exhaust rear section has minor leak (corroded)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,730 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,710 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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GV51 BHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GV51 BHW, 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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GV51 BHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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