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CN51 MDR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 96,460 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,644 miles

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn slightly

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2011 88,642 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs worn slightly

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,398 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 81,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,009 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 26 Mar 2009 77,008 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,479 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f/ tyre wearing oninner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2008 70,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f/ tyre wearing oninner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 69,252 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 69,251 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,841 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 56,841 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 44,683 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 MDR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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