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CU51 NOX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,230 mi
Last recorded120,230 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 120,230 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front coil springs incorectly seated on front suspension struts

offside and nearside parking brake efforts are only just within the limits!

Fail 31 Jul 2019 119,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheelarch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil springs incorectly seated on front suspension struts

offside and nearside parking brake efforts are only just within the limits!

Pass 23 Aug 2018 113,792 miles

both rear inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,813 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,234 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,847 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 97,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 93,164 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 92,962 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,106 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 87,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,935 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,532 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

STEERING SEEMS HAVE HEAVY ONE WAY AND LIGHT STEERING THE OTHER WAY

Fail 15 Sep 2009 74,529 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,222 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 65,222 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 57,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,215 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 42,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 NOX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NOX, 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 NOX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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