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GV51 BJE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,802 mi
Last recorded137,802 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 BJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 137,802 miles

Engine Light 'On'

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 137,802 miles

Engine Light 'On'

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 135,455 miles

Engine Management Light 'ON'

Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 130,634 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 130,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 128,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 126,074 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust section is deterioated and blowing

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play

offside front and rear tyres have splits to the inner sidewalls

offside front windscreen wiper is not fully clearing the screen

Pass 10 Sep 2010 122,696 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 121,093 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 116,319 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 116,307 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,880 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,140 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 87,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,846 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 70,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 66,287 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 BJE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc 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 GV51 BJE, 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 BJE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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