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CX51 OJU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

71,484 mi
Last recorded71,484 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 OJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,484 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyres worn inner edge - nearside and offside front

Fail 23 Aug 2018 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union on pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyres worn inner edge - nearside and offside front

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,054 miles

Brake pipe/union appears to have a misting of oil/damp area - nearside front

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 65,054 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users plastic trim underside of vehicle - forward of fuel tank - nearside rear (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking pressure regulating valve - under bonnet (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pipe/union appears to have a misting of oil/damp area - nearside front

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,792 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 57,792 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing mirror is loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil pressure switch is leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing mirror is loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil pressure switch is leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2014 47,022 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,718 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 43,718 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,478 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 40,478 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,460 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,299 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,121 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,559 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 27,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,932 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 23,932 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,871 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 19,756 miles

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

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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CX51 OJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CX51 OJU, 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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CX51 OJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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