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CN51 XVL

2001 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,608 mi
Last recorded84,608 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 XVL
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 84,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exshaust rusty and slight blow

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 84,608 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exshaust rusty and slight blow

Fail 14 Apr 2016 84,447 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle fauty (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested due to engine fault (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust deteriorated in places/temp repaired

handbrake stiff/poor

n/s rear reverse light unit damaged

n/s wiper split

o/s front seat will not tip forward(3dr)

o/s mirror temp fixed

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front headlamp showing slight deterioration

handbrake stiff/slightly poor

n/s fog light damaged

o/s front headlamp slightly loose

o/s mirror unit damaged/temp repaired

spare tyre needs air

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner raised edge

n/s rear fog light damaged+showing white light

o/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s mirror slightly loose/temp repaired

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner raised edge

n/s rear fog light damaged+showing white light

o/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s mirror slightly loose/temp repaired

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,332 miles

battery loose

exhaust deteriorated

o/s front h/lamp slightly loose

o/s mirror unit slightly loose temp/repaired

Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery loose

exhaust deteriorated

o/s front h/lamp slightly loose

o/s mirror unit slightly loose temp/repaired

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,387 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake performance low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,147 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,128 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

eml on

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

eml on

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 40,492 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,520 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 36,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,998 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 24,729 miles

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 XVL is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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