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CN51 BJR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

123,648 mi
Last recorded123,648 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 123,648 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 123,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2013 115,694 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012
Fail 19 Sep 2011 108,474 miles

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

engine light on,central locking fault.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,474 miles

engine light on,central locking fault.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 104,369 miles

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

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

front disc's pitted

Fail 18 Sep 2010 104,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

front disc's pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2009 94,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,330 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 82,177 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,177 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 69,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW AND SIDE WALLS PERRISHING, REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

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 31 Jul 2007 69,295 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW AND SIDE WALLS PERRISHING, REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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 2 Aug 2006 51,639 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 51,639 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 35,291 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 35,291 miles

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

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

nearside rear has metal objects in tread .advise to check for puntures

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 BJR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CN51 BJR, 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 BJR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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