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CX51 SXM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,369 mi
Last recorded127,369 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 SXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 127,369 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2013 122,399 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 122,399 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,474 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 116,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 111,811 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 111,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 104,598 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 104,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

nearside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 28 Jan 2009 97,296 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,463 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 89,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,536 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 76,534 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 76,361 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 54,553 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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CX51 SXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SXM, 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 CX51 SXM registered?

CX51 SXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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