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CV51 RZK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,801 mi
Last recorded171,801 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 171,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 167,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock casings corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 160,198 miles

under seal on welding repairs

Fail 24 Oct 2018 160,064 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 153,141 miles

Both front brake discs corroded inside faces

Both rear indicators whitening in colour

Both rear road springs corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp lense opaquing / scratched

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 9 Oct 2017 152,986 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 137,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 128,332 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 128,332 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,011 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE 1,6/2,OM

Fail 18 Sep 2013 119,011 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE 1,6/2,OM

Pass 24 Sep 2012 709,343 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 109,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 99,149 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 99,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

n/s/front fog inop

rear brakes low effort

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,735 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 81,519 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

n/s inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,580 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT WIPER TORN SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,969 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 68,968 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 60,876 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 60,873 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,044 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,042 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2005 38,044 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 RZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZK, 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 RZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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