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CX51 YED

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,265 mi
Last recorded126,265 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 YED
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 126,265 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyres perished

Fail 28 Feb 2019 121,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2018 120,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 117,171 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 117,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2014 107,489 miles

nearside front wiper split on ends

offside rear tyre cracking between tread and worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 107,465 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside front wiper split on ends

offside rear tyre cracking between tread and worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

offside rear tyre badly cracked on inside sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,466 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 100,425 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside door mirror insecure

rear centre seat belt removed

Fail 13 Sep 2012 88,906 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside door mirror insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,408 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2011 79,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,157 miles

both front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required/185/55/15/H

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leaks possible turbo intercooler pipe ?

front valance trim insecure

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 9 Sep 2010 69,843 miles

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

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

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

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

front valance trim insecure

slight play in nearside rack end

engine oil leaks possible turbo intercooler pipe ?

both front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required/185/55/15/H

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,132 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,566 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 47,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,398 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 YED is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YED, 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 YED is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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