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CW51 BWY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,252 mi
Last recorded100,252 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 100,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 100,252 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 90,834 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner c.v. gaitor slightly deteriorated.Nearside front antiroll bar likage cover slightly deteriorated.Both front brake pads wearing thin.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,834 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner c.v. gaitor slightly deteriorated.Nearside front antiroll bar likage cover slightly deteriorated.Both front brake pads wearing thin.

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,414 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 Jan 2012 83,406 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Feb 2011 74,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s & o/s front discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s & o/s front discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,237 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 127,205 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 127,205 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 109,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 109,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 62,146 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 54,812 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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CW51 BWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CW51 BWY, 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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CW51 BWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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