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CN51 CJZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,675 mi
Last recorded97,675 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2015 97,675 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp discoloured (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front subframe corroded

Offside front and both rear doors check straps loose

Play to steering inner joints

Rear axle beam and torsion bar corroded

Rear chassis rails starting to corrode around top coil spring mounts

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

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,174 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules badly corroded

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

Nearside main beam not pointing forward

Nearside rear service brake notchy upon application

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

Offside rear brake fluctuates during application

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack

Radiator fan noisy when operating

Fail 21 Jul 2014 88,174 miles

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

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

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

Both rear brake hose ferrules badly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside main beam not pointing forward

Nearside rear service brake notchy upon application

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuates during application

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack

Radiator fan noisy when operating

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,686 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake disc in poor condition

hand brake travel

Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake disc in poor condition

hand brake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,927 miles

damage to offside light lens

front brake dics in poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,927 miles

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

damage to offside light lens

front brake dics in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,339 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 50,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Jul 2009 42,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

Fail 14 Jul 2009 42,297 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre low inner edge 155/80/13

some inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,614 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,771 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 34,769 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 28,739 miles

grease discharge nsf /osf outer drive shaft gaitors

Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,685 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 24,685 miles

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

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

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 CJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CJZ, 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 CJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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