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CV51 RYN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,234 mi
Last recorded112,234 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 112,234 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corrosion near steering mounting bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both headlamps deteriorated. Audible knock from steering system. Slight play in offside inner tie rod.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi, all deteriorated, 1x rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen wipers do not always park in the correct position. (Benefit of doubt given)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Recommend attention soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Recommend attention soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 108,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lamps detirating

both rear tyre perrishing

exhaust flexi pipe detirating

play in the off side steering arm

strong advise both front tyres warn on edges and badly perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,308 miles

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

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

both front headlight images are poor

exhaust flexi leaking slighty

Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,341 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rubber mounts cracking

Front Brke discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Sill trim loose

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Rear Brakes slight difference between increase & decrease

Slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 29 Mar 2016 101,341 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rubber mounts cracking

Front Brke discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Sill trim loose

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Rear Brakes slight difference between increase & decrease

Slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,630 miles

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

offside rear tyre is starting to split in the tread area

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear exhaust silencer mountings are starting to split

Fail 3 Mar 2015 97,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

offside rear tyre is starting to split in the tread area

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear exhaust silencer mountings are starting to split

Fail 19 Feb 2015 97,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine squeaks during idle speed

offside rear tyre is starting to split in the tread area

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear exhaust silencer mountings are starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,165 miles

see previous test

Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

plastic outer cover sills fitted

poor beam pattern nearside headlight scratched

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 89,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,957 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 79,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 1 Feb 2011 75,336 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 75,261 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2010 70,946 miles

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

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

slight play in n/s steering rack

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel long

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,494 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,406 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 49,795 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 49,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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