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CU51 VTB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,631 mi
Last recorded45,631 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 VTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber missing but supported

Fail 6 Dec 2017 45,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber missing but supported

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,044 miles

offside and nearside front discs slight scored.

rear exhaust mounting split.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 45,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front discs slight scored.

rear exhaust mounting split.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 44,361 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,397 miles

rear hand brake slight corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 42,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,791 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Scoring to front disks

Fail 4 Dec 2012 41,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Scoring to front disks

Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,072 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 41,072 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,982 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 39,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,327 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,647 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,845 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 18,329 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 18,329 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

windscreen washers could do with slight adjustment

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 VTB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VTB, 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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What year was CU51 VTB registered?

CU51 VTB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CU51 VTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 VTB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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