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CX51 VNY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,933 mi
Last recorded93,933 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 VNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

non obligatory mirror damaged nearside

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2018 93,931 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,738 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 90,738 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,711 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 91,711 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 18 Nov 2013 89,390 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 89,390 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,244 miles

handbrake just passed efficency

Fail 3 Nov 2012 81,135 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake just passed efficency

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,297 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,985 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 VNY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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