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CE51 BWX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,267 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

handbrake cables are rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2020 78,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light broken (4.5.4 (a))

Rear exhaust rusty

handbrake cables are rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,658 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side repeaters lenses damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

front sub-frame and rear H-frame rusty

fuel filler hose clip broken

outer sills covered in trim unable to inspect

Fail 6 Mar 2019 72,656 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both headlamp lenses in poor condition (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side repeaters lenses damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

front sub-frame and rear H-frame rusty

fuel filler hose clip broken

outer sills covered in trim unable to inspect

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,354 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low reading (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low reading both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,401 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 65,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,309 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre splitting

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,243 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and tread depth 3mm

Fail 2 Apr 2015 63,243 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and tread depth 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2014 62,178 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 62,178 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)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,001 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,240 miles

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

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

power steering rack slightly worn

Fail 6 Sep 2012 59,240 miles

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

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

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

power steering rack slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,372 miles

power steering feels light on left hand lock

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,139 miles

n/s rear & n/s front tyres cracking on the side walls

Fail 9 Sep 2010 51,139 miles

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

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

n/s rear & n/s front tyres cracking on the side walls

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,450 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s rear tyre perished causing split on inside of tyre tread

Fail 28 Aug 2009 46,450 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s rear tyre perished causing split on inside of tyre tread

Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,173 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT PADS VERY LOW CONDITIONS...

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED AND WORN TREAD SIDEWALLS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,316 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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CE51 BWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BWX, 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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CE51 BWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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