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CV51 LWC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,812 mi
Last recorded91,812 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 LWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 91,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 91,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,500 miles

engine noisy

n/s front outer cv boot twisted

o/s rear tyre heavily perished

oil leak present

steering rack noisy and worn

Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,464 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

engine noisy

handbrake travel high

n/s front outer cv boot twisted

n/s rear tyre flat and rubbing on sidewalls

o/s rear tyre heavily perished

oil leak present

steering rack noisy and worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,896 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,184 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 85,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,111 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,287 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,733 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 78,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,817 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes weak

both front wiper blades split at ends

cv joints worn

new fuel filter has rectified the leak but clip is broken and cable tie to secure it no leaks at time of test

offside front antiroll bar link top boot split

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Dec 2011 74,774 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both front lower arms rear bushes weak

both front wiper blades split at ends

cv joints worn

offside front antiroll bar link top boot split

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,980 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

engine noisey.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 63,025 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 63,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,219 miles

nearside front inner c.v.boot split

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged cords not exposed

Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,433 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 46,544 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 46,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

movement in offside rear wheel bearing

nearside front inner c.v boot split and leaking grease

Pass 1 Dec 2005 40,961 miles

155/80/13

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 1 Dec 2005 40,961 miles

155/80/13

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

rear wiper blade split.

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 LWC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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