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GV51 BJO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,840 mi
Last recorded52,840 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 BJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,713 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,517 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 40,483 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,275 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers not tested

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,879 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 35,876 miles

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)

centre exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,586 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Engine light showing fault

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,483 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,108 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre well perished

o/s/r tyre well perished

Fail 16 Oct 2012 32,104 miles

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)

Brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r tyre well perished

o/s/r tyre well perished

Fail 18 Oct 2011 30,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,628 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,772 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,259 miles

offside rear number plate lamp not properly fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2009 26,259 miles

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

offside rear number plate lamp not properly fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,591 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,505 miles

offside front anti roll bar outer link top joint boot split

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 BJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJO, 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 BJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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