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CU51 AAS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,524 mi
Last recorded52,524 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 AAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,524 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 52,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,780 miles

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 18 Aug 2015

Rear exhaust rusty & brake pads seem low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,646 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2014 47,646 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2013

N/S front tyre tread low on inner edge

O/s mirror glass cracked

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2013

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S front tyre tread low on inner edge

O/s mirror glass cracked

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,090 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,911 miles

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

N/S door mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 39,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

N/S door mirror glass cracked

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

Oil switch leaking

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,233 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 33,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,272 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 30,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,999 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 27,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AAS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU51 AAS, 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 AAS registered?

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

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