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CN51 JSW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,038 mi
Last recorded121,038 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 121,038 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 121,036 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 113,741 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 113,739 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 107,271 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 107,270 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 96,069 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 96,069 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 89,347 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 89,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded and back box outer skin coming apart

front and rear suspension and stearing components corroded

no wheel trims fitted at time of test

stearing shows more resistance turning left than turning right

subrame corroded (had previous repire arond stearing rack mounts)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,732 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust corroded and back box outer skin coming apart

front and rear suspension and stearing components corroded

no wheel trims fitted at time of test

stearing shows more resistance turning left than turning right

subrame corroded (had previous repire arond stearing rack mounts)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,671 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 83,671 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,044 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 74,044 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,869 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 63,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,058 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 22,747 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 JSW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JSW, 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 JSW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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