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CE51 MFV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,270 mi
Last recorded159,270 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 159,270 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on Longitudinal Vertical Manual advisory description Give brief details of the defect

Fail 7 Feb 2018 159,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on Longitudinal Vertical Manual advisory description Give brief details of the defect

Pass 7 Feb 2017 150,128 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear rubber deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle beam and attachments corroded

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 143,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside & Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 133,911 miles

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

O/S/R tyre mis-shaped

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind to N/S/R wheel

Slight noise on engine

Pass 13 Jan 2015 133,911 miles

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

O/S/R tyre mis-shaped

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight bind to N/S/R wheel

Slight noise on engine

Pass 7 Jan 2014 123,298 miles

os front tyre worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 123,298 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

os front tyre worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 114,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,828 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 103,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 102,222 miles

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 19 Apr 2011 102,220 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,326 miles

will shortly need brake pads n/s rear tyre on limit

Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,354 miles

slight warps in rear brake drums

Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,875 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,489 miles

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

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

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 MFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CE51 MFV, 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 MFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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