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CN51 BRG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,995 mi
Last recorded87,995 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,995 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 87,987 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excess roughness when turning steering (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected N/S front suspension prescribe area, battery and bulk head area heavily corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 87,133 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 87,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust back box, rear bracket snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,876 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 85,874 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,486 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 84,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear coil spring broken both sides incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,312 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,973 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 79,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,547 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,470 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,901 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,434 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,434 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,661 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear foot brake readings low

o/side exterior mirror insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear foot brake readings low

o/side exterior mirror insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,793 miles

*** DENOTES attention iminent

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,505 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,046 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 31,044 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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 BRG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BRG, 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 BRG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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