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CV51 UPD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2017 118,274 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses deteriorated & images just ok! (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished/sidewall damage!

Oil leak ()

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

VERY BAD TIMING CHAIN NOISES!!!!

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,636 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front discs rusty and brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 102,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 86,375 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,350 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,818 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 74,729 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,132 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,383 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,381 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,930 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,878 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 47,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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