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CN51 MFB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 119,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 109,748 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 109,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,541 miles

Offside Front slight cut in wall

Fail 23 Jan 2018 101,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight cut in wall

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,356 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 85,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 75,758 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 75,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 75,589 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 75,331 miles

offside front inner tie arm has slight play

steering wheel has slight movement / play

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,858 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 3 Nov 2012 74,858 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,276 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,276 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front discs pitted

front number plate slightly deteriorated but still readable

Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,615 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front discs pitted

front number plate slightly deteriorated but still readable

Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,903 miles

light surface corrosion on both front brake discs

nearside rear outer tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 24 Feb 2010 60,903 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

light surface corrosion on both front brake discs

nearside rear outer tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2007 47,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 47,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2005 34,144 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 MFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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