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CW51 NKF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,169 mi
Last recorded151,169 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 NKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 151,169 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge slightly.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 148,994 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 148,759 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all 4 tyres are cracking / perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 142,464 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 138,444 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 138,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 134,437 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 134,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,106 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 126,106 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 119,003 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 118,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 103,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 92,085 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 92,085 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 81,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 81,592 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 NKF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,700cc diesel 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 CW51 NKF, 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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What year was CW51 NKF registered?

CW51 NKF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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