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CU51 CBC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,197 mi
Last recorded79,197 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 79,197 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight corrosion to outer sills(sill covers fitted)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,197 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to outer sills(sill covers fitted)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight blow at joint from centre to rear of exhaust

Fail 5 Dec 2013 77,312 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight blow at joint from centre to rear of exhaust

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings have very slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,192 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 63,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,226 miles

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

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

off side front tyre inner side wall has cuts not showing ply or cords,

Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,226 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre inner side wall has cuts not showing ply or cords,

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,309 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,108 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 41,108 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 38,968 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,968 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 CBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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