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N102 BDC

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,338 mi
Last recorded42,338 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 BDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 42,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Wiper blade splitting

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 42,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Wiper blade splitting

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 35,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 35,404 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 31,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 31,671 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 28,607 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 28,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 25,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 24,476 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 24,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded holed in two places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear cracking

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 22,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear cracking

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 21,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 19,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sideront brake pads unable to see

both sides rear inner sill corroded

cracking in near side rear tyre

offside fornt door mirror cover slightly damage

Pass 9 Nov 2012 18,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,074 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 17,065 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,658 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 16,658 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 16,302 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,850 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,105 miles

strange noise from cambelt

Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 12,818 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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N102 BDC is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,668 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 N102 BDC, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N102 BDC is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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