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CV51 OVT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,726 mi
Last recorded99,726 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 OVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2013 99,726 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil cap level low

tyres , cv joint , clutch pedal , rear wiper

Pass 23 Jan 2013 99,726 miles

oil cap level low

tyres , cv joint , clutch pedal , rear wiper

Pass 21 Jan 2012 83,242 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 83,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,268 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,268 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)

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

nearside front tyre / uneven tyre wear

Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,936 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 47,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,560 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 35,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,026 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 29,031 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 OVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

CV51 OVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is CV51 OVT safe to buy?

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