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CV51 OWE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,068 mi
Last recorded115,068 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 OWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 115,068 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 115,068 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 108,554 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 108,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,229 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,748 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 102,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,907 miles

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

battery charge is low

slight engine noise

Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,907 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery charge is low

firm parking brake hold effort

lower effort at offside rear brakes

slight engine noise

Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,839 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 93,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,699 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 80,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 75,662 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,652 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 66,652 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,815 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 55,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear w/bearings slightly noisey

Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,609 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 48,609 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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 OWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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