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CU51 AAM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,723 mi
Last recorded81,723 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 AAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 81,723 miles

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

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 13 Aug 2016 81,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box needs resealing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs cable is catching front wheel (3.4.2)

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

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,295 miles

Both front tyres have worn unevenly on edges.

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre has worn heavily on inside edge.

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 77,291 miles

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

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

Both front tyres have worn unevenly on edges.

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre has worn heavily on inside edge.

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,328 miles

Coolant level very low.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edges and has a small cut in the outer sidewall.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,253 miles

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

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

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

Coolant level very low.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edges and has a small cut in the outer sidewall.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,130 miles

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,330 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 63,321 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,482 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 56,480 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,035 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,705 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,941 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

pre accident damage repair

Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,445 miles

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

oil leak on engine

perishing on nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,878 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 28,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,643 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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CU51 AAM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU51 AAM, 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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What year was CU51 AAM registered?

CU51 AAM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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