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GV51 BMO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,615 mi
Last recorded106,615 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 106,615 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 104,613 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 104,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 x 14 82 t (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak and level low ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,915 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 102,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,247 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 94,247 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,426 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,489 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,542 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 55,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,444 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,925 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,116 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 35,333 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 35,333 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 BMO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GV51 BMO, 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 BMO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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