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CV51 GSU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,943 mi
Last recorded60,943 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 GSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,943 miles

Nearside inner cv gaitor torn

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,940 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside inner cv gaitor torn

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,751 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 53,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 45,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,085 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering colum universal joint

Fail 28 Sep 2011 35,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,579 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,046 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 32,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 28,498 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,754 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 20,818 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,818 miles

slight blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,946 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 17,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 14,857 miles

slight play in steering rack

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 GSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CV51 GSU, 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 GSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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