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CE51 MHM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,031 mi
Last recorded137,031 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 MHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 137,031 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

Slight oil leak ? Timing chain cover

Fail 3 Oct 2018 137,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child seat fitted to rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 124,239 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease/under seal

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened repaired by welding (2.4.A.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 2mm, also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 124,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All brake pipes coated in grease/under seal

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened repaired by welding (2.4.A.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 2mm, also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 119,545 miles

both front steering rack ends and or track rod ends have slight wear

rear brakes may require service or adjustment

rear upper spring chassis platforms corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 119,545 miles

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

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

both front steering rack ends and or track rod ends have slight wear

rear brakes may require service or adjustment

rear upper spring chassis platforms corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 114,180 miles

both front steering rack ends have slight play

both rear tyres wearing close to limit worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 114,180 miles

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

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

both front steering rack ends have slight play

both rear tyres wearing close to limit worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 106,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs are fluctuating slightly.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 98,177 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 94,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,484 miles

both rear tyres wearing on minimum legal limit

exhaust rear joint has slight leak of gasses

front brake pads low in material

front tyres low tread

off side front brake disc badly scored

off side rear wheelbearing may begining to show signs of wear

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,317 miles

near side front anti rollbar droplink has slight play

rear exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

rear tyres wearing low tread

Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,683 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,806 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 64,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 34,714 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 MHM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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