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CX51 WLE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,404 mi
Last recorded103,404 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 WLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,404 miles

auxiliery belt split

coolent bottle empty

front bumper damaged

nearside wing mirror glass missing

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 103,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxiliery belt split

coolent bottle empty

front bumper damaged

nearside wing mirror glass missing

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 97,685 miles

coolant level low

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside front bumper and wheel arch damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 97,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant level low

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside front bumper and wheel arch damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,958 miles

Back box deterioated

Front bumper insecure

Nearside fron tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 91,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Back box deterioated

Nearside fron tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,468 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

off side front bumper damaged

off side front wheel starting to bind

Fail 29 Aug 2012 85,468 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

off side front bumper damaged

off side front wheel starting to bind

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,073 miles

Nearside inner cv boot split

Nearside rear wheel trim fitted

Offside front bumper slightly damaged

Part worn tyres fitted

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 79,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside inner cv boot split

Nearside rear wheel trim fitted

Offside front bumper slightly damaged

Part worn tyres fitted

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,819 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,374 miles

N/S front anti roll bar drop link has a small amount of play in the top ball joint.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,515 miles

timing chain rattling

Fail 18 Jun 2008 56,515 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

timing chain rattling

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,949 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 43,949 miles

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

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

advise front tyres

advise n/s front wishbone arm rear bush

advise o/s handbrake cable

Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,985 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 33,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 WLE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CX51 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

CX51 WLE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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