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2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,335 mi
Last recorded121,335 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,670 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 114,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 109,994 miles

front brake discs are worn on inside edges

play in both front tie bars

small leak from exhaust joint

Fail 26 Jan 2017 109,994 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

front brake discs are worn on inside edges

play in both front tie bars

small leak from exhaust joint

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,975 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Offside (8.1.2a)

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 102,975 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear ) (155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front ) (155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Offside (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,454 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre stepping

Fail 4 Feb 2015 90,454 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre stepping

Fail 1 Feb 2014 72,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 47,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,300 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rubber boot on nearside front anti roll bar link split

Fail 26 Sep 2011 36,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rubber boot on nearside front anti roll bar link split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,180 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,677 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 31,677 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,094 miles

N/s/r tyre detiorated

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,094 miles

N/s/r tyre detiorated

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,987 miles

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

o/s/r tyre detiorated

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,821 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 22,821 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2005 19,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 19,422 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 NFC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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