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CU51 ZCE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,234 mi
Last recorded97,234 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,234 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 97,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,228 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 97,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,222 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 97,222 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 97,220 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 11 Mar 2015 97,220 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,218 miles

Both front brake discs worn

O/S/F track rod inner has play

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Both front brake discs worn

O/S/F track rod inner has play

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

Pass 2 May 2013 85,134 miles

Both steering arms have slight play

Front discs slightly rusty on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 May 2011 70,312 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 70,312 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,593 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2009 47,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,897 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2007 30,824 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 29 May 2007 30,824 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 2 Jun 2006 15,701 miles

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 ZCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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