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CV51 XHX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,281 mi
Last recorded93,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,281 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 88,908 miles

both front tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

both wipers starting to split

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on edges and perished (175/65/R14 82T)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

oil around engine

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Fail 10 Jul 2013 88,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

both wipers starting to split

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on edges and perished (175/65/R14 82T)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

oil around engine

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 83,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

bonnet pull stiff

Fail 23 Jul 2011 77,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Off side rear wheel bearing slighty rough.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 77,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side rear wheel bearing slighty rough.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 70,412 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,412 miles

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

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

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)

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,406 miles

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

slight noise to n/s rear wheel bearing satisfactory today

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside inner cv boot split

Offside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Fail 30 Aug 2008 53,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside inner cv boot split

Offside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake imbalance could be better

Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,541 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,981 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 38,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 31,145 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 XHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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