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CN51 ADJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,901 mi
Last recorded59,901 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 ADJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 59,901 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 59,557 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 59,557 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,818 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 58,818 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,644 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,607 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,984 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 55,977 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,122 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,081 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,071 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,123 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,874 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,756 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 42,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,472 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,747 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,142 miles

All 4 tyres look low on air pressure.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight damage to near side front tyre side wall.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 19,371 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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CN51 ADJ 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 80.8%.

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 CN51 ADJ, 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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CN51 ADJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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