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WV51 BXU

2001 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,783 mi
Last recorded112,783 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan105,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 BXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 112,783 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 112,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise full brake check

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,631 miles

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2012 108,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 107,629 miles

Coolant leak

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)

wear rack coloum

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body trim insecure and missing

Fail 4 Nov 2009 99,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body trim insecure and missing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 95,861 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 95,843 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 87,169 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 87,169 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 67,044 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 66,923 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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WV51 BXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 105,325 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV51 BXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV51 BXU registered?

WV51 BXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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