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CV51 OVM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,019 mi
Last recorded122,019 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 OVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 122,019 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 122,019 miles

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

Nearside Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Offside Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

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

Steering system excessively tight turn (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,061 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,609 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 97,607 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering rack wear

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Nov 2011 72,780 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering rack wear

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,156 miles

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

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

Nearside steering rack end slight wear.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 64,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside steering rack end slight wear.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,840 miles

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

signs of grease around outer cv gaiters ,no signs of any splits etc.

slight play in steering rack.

top dust cover on n/s/f anti roll bar split no play in joint.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,290 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 47,290 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,170 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,307 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 27,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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 OVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc 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 OVM, 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 OVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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