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CE51 VKX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

92,998 mi
Last recorded92,998 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 92,998 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 92,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 89,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 89,898 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 87,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

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

Fail 22 May 2017 87,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

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

Pass 27 May 2016 83,561 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 83,357 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,726 miles

Cuts in n/s/r tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 27 May 2015 80,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Cuts in n/s/r tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 28 May 2014 77,916 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery bracket slightly loose

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 77,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 74,343 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 74,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,297 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 72,286 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,695 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 55,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,193 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,193 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 38,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,290 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 33,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,010 miles

both front tyre's worn on inner edge and on i.6 mm limit

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 VKX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green 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 VKX, 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 VKX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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