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CE51 MSV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,078 mi
Last recorded131,078 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 MSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 131,078 miles

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Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn noisey (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured small hole in lense (1.3.2e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,568 miles

coolant bottle empty

front brake discs corroded

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre low tread

nearside washer low on screen

number plate lamps dull

offside front position lamp dull

oil leak

oil overfull

pin hole in nearside front outer CV boot

rear brakes fluctuating

Fail 6 Oct 2015 127,568 miles

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

coolant bottle empty

front brake discs corroded

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre low tread

nearside washer low on screen

number plate lamps dull

offside front position lamp dull

oil leak

oil overfull

pin hole in nearside front outer CV boot

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 19 Sep 2014 122,481 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 122,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipe from master cylinder to union,(under bonnet) corroded

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear fog lamp lens broken showing white light to rear

offside front tyre bald inner edge,nearside front very low tread inner edge

pin hole in nearside front outer CV boot

rear indicators pale

Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,498 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror unable to adjust

Fail 10 Oct 2013 119,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror unable to adjust

Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,839 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 112,838 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 106,788 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,370 miles

corrosion at exhaust

corrosion at front to rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Sep 2009 91,846 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 91,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,079 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2008 81,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,803 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 73,803 miles

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

1/2 ltr of oil req

Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,528 miles

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

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

grease around nearside front cv gaitor (but not insecure)

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 MSV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MSV, 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 MSV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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