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CV51 BWW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,529 mi
Last recorded90,529 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 BWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,529 miles

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,053 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,977 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,047 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 71,047 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake showing slightly low readings on service brake and parking brake

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,675 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 65,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,458 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2009 59,458 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,230 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2008 56,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,016 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 53,016 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,550 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 49,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 45,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 45,169 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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CV51 BWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV51 BWW, 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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CV51 BWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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