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CU51 HES

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

95,790 mi
Last recorded95,790 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits NO FUEL , NO OIL IN ENGINE - NOT TESTED (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive NO FUEL , NO OIL IN ENGINE - MOT TESTED (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive NO FUEL , NO OIL IN ENGINE - NOT TESTED (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive NO FUEL , NO OIL IN ENGINE - NOT TESTED (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead / battery tray (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S headlmap bracket broken

O/S door step starting to corrode

O/S front outer sill starting to corrode

front bumper insecure

slight play to N/S front outer tyre wall

slight shorting to rear light clusters

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,321 miles

Offside rear outer sill has some corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2016 90,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside front top strut mounts have some play

Offside rear outer sill has some corrosion

vehicle lower than standard

Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,478 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front brakes slightly uneven

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

slight earth fault to rear lights

Fail 14 Oct 2015 86,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake pads wearing thin

front brakes slightly uneven

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

slight earth fault to rear lights

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Not able to fully inspect outer body sills (plastic covers fitted)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 82,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Not able to fully inspect outer body sills (plastic covers fitted)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to fully check outer body sill (plastic covers fitted)

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Unable to fully check outer body sill (plastic covers fitted)

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

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,546 miles

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyes worn on edges and on limit

suspenion very low and springs coroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyes worn on edges and on limit

suspenion very low and springs coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,167 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 71,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 70,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers mirror cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,370 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,707 miles

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

center exhaust begining to corrode

drivers check strap loose

drivers mirror damaged

front bumper adrift from subframe

front pads & tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

suspected timing chain noise

suspension lowered & excessive negative camber

Fail 26 Aug 2008 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

center exhaust begining to corrode

drivers check strap loose

drivers mirror damaged

front bumper adrift from subframe

front pads & tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

service light on

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

suspected timing chain noise

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,475 miles

same as test number 294732947285

Fail 30 Aug 2007 51,475 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroding

front brake pads low

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

steering slightly heavier right hand lock

Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,260 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 45,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 43,738 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 43,738 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre tread distorted

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 HES is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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

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