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CU51 RDL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,962 mi
Last recorded97,962 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 RDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 97,962 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,216 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,580 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 85,573 miles

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened & holed (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,901 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,268 miles

advise front subframe surface corrsion

advise rear axle surface corrsion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,220 miles

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)

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

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,822 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,386 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 45,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,703 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,703 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 40,997 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,997 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 39,205 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,205 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,434 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2006 35,434 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

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 RDL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 RDL, 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 RDL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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