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CV51 XMS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,665 mi
Last recorded58,665 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 58,665 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 56,815 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear axle corroding

oil seepage

Pass 6 Jan 2019 53,574 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both has some corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle as well (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 50,338 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing receiver (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Coolant level low

Interior mirror missing

Nearside & Offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Offside mirror taped

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,385 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 45,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,494 miles

slight corrosion to rear axle/ suspension

Pass 7 Oct 2013 34,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,993 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,270 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 29,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,085 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,618 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,981 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,140 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 13,572 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 XMS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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