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CU51 BUC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,114 mi
Last recorded93,114 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,114 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

front tyres getting low (3mm)

oil leaks

Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,114 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

front tyres getting low (3mm)

oil leaks

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,199 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres starting to misshape

offside front steering arm has slight free play

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Oct 2014 79,055 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres starting to misshape

offside front steering arm has slight free play

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,348 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,382 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 44,374 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,776 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,636 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 27,051 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,051 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,391 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 23,391 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 BUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BUC, 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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CU51 BUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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