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CN51 BVJ

2001 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,537 mi
Last recorded82,537 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BVJ
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management lamp lit

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,194 miles

offside door mirror damage

Fail 22 Jul 2014 78,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror damage

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,162 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limits

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

oil level low

steering rack gaitors perishing

Fail 16 Jun 2013 75,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

both headlamp aims on lower limits

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

oil level low

steering rack gaitors perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,554 miles

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)

engine manigment light on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 72,554 miles

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

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

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

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

engine manigment light on

Pass 31 May 2011 67,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine very noisey possible water pump would not drive until fault found to save possible damage

Fail 24 May 2011 67,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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)

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

engine very noisey possible water pump would not drive until fault found to save possible damage

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,339 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,952 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 58,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,747 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2008 51,747 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,940 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,436 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 34,436 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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CN51 BVJ is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN51 BVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN51 BVJ is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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