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CX51 XHS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 XHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016

HANDBRAKE CABLES FRAYING

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKING

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 25 Feb 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HANDBRAKE CABLES FRAYING

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 4 Dec 2015 54,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS (3.5.1g)

N/S HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD STRONGLY ADVISE

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 42,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,908 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 36,908 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 29,571 miles

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

e/g/r valve unplugged

secondary engine light on

Fail 8 Dec 2011 29,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on/ o/s r tyer wall distortied

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,134 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 XHS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

CX51 XHS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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