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CV51 CMU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,244 mi
Last recorded99,244 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 CMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,244 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,244 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,215 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,657 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 93,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,526 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,235 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,592 miles

Near side inner cv gaiter clip leaking grease slightly

Oil leak

near side outer cv gaiter clip leaking grease slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2014 82,592 miles

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

Near side inner cv gaiter clip leaking grease slightly

Oil leak

near side outer cv gaiter clip leaking grease slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,880 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside frontinner C.V boot, secure but leaking grease

Slight play from steering inner rack ends

Fail 21 Nov 2013 76,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside frontinner C.V boot, secure but leaking grease

Slight play from steering inner rack ends

Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,950 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 29 Nov 2012 69,949 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust front pipe flexi starting to fail

exhaust rear box mounting bracket broken

front brake pads low?

metal in nearside rear tyre?

stone chip in screen

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,086 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 64,086 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

slight judder from front brakes

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,857 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,952 miles

slight play in anti roll bar drop link joint.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 37,490 miles

nearside front tyre =2mm on outer edge

offside front tyre =2mm on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,295 miles

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

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 CMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CMU, 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 CV51 CMU registered?

CV51 CMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 December 2001.

Is CV51 CMU safe to buy?

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