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CX51 YVG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,319 mi
Last recorded126,319 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 YVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 126,319 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 126,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,987 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 109,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,996 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 97,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,927 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,947 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 78,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 70,138 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no.plates

timing chain noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,138 miles

no.plates

timing chain noisey

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,353 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 62,353 miles

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

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

front tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,805 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 46,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn below service min

knock in steering system

timing chain rattle

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,117 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 YVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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