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CX51 TYP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,408 mi
Last recorded109,408 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 TYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,408 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 107,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,557 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 105,448 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,735 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2012 93,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,772 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 77,772 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,948 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,643 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear on nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight wear on nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,518 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 48,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,974 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,986 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 TYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

CX51 TYP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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