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CU51 REE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

163,269 mi
Last recorded163,269 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 REE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 163,269 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

advise possible fault with steering column reducer assly

advise surface corrsion to front subframe assly

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 21 Aug 2015 163,269 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise possible fault with steering column reducer assly

advise surface corrsion to front subframe assly

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 18 Aug 2015 163,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Wheel speed sensor wiring (3.4.2)

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Drivers door check-strap insecure

Front wipers smear

Long hand brake travel

N/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre near legal limit

O/s aim on min spec

Rear no. plate cracked

Rear silencer, n/s body mounting missing

Wear/play n/s steering tie rod

Pass 5 Aug 2014 163,269 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 163,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 161,713 miles

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

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

advise hanbrake lever close to limits(handbrake travel)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 161,713 miles

advise hanbrake lever close to limits(handbrake travel)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 29 Sep 2012 151,596 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 151,596 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 113,262 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 113,262 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 133,952 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 133,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 120,864 miles

N/S/F fog light cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link bottom ball joint gaiter split

slight play in nearside of steering rack

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2008 120,864 miles

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

N/S/F fog light cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link bottom ball joint gaiter split

slight play in nearside of steering rack

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2007 91,821 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 17 Oct 2006 65,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 REE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 REE, 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 REE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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