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CU51 BTJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,341 mi
Last recorded87,341 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,341 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,205 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,205 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 75,572 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 58,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 13 May 2009 75,572 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 68,492 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 68,429 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,123 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both steering rack ball ends worn

Fail 1 Sep 2007 64,123 miles

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

both steering rack ball ends worn

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2006 56,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 46,333 miles

handbrake feels stiff and both readings slightly low

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 BTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CU51 BTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 BTJ registered?

CU51 BTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is CU51 BTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 BTJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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