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CE51 BDU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,030 mi
Last recorded130,030 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 130,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 130,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2013 123,740 miles

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

centre and rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 123,740 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

centre and rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 119,568 miles

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

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 30 May 2012 119,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,339 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 115,339 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 110,453 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 110,453 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 110,437 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 110,437 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 101,508 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 96,887 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 96,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2007 78,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,722 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 75,755 miles

near side front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight blow on exhaust system

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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CE51 BDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CE51 BDU, 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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What year was CE51 BDU registered?

CE51 BDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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