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CU51 RDK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,840 mi
Last recorded103,840 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 RDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,840 miles

advise : possible fault with horn assly

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Fail 27 Feb 2017 103,840 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,350 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 23 Feb 2016 96,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,408 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,636 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,108 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,988 miles

airbag light on

Fail 27 Feb 2012 61,988 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,499 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 56,499 miles

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

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,660 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 45,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,841 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 29,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.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 RDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RDK, 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 RDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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