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CX51 YVJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,683 mi
Last recorded61,683 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 YVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2019 61,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust mount missing, 1 of 3

Towbar component slightly worn corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has splits between the tread block

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 56,488 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

EML staying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has splits between the tread block

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 55,175 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has splits between the tread block

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,598 miles

Offside Inner floor getting corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 52,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner floor getting corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,667 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing getting worn

Fail 20 Oct 2014 45,667 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing getting worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,298 miles

Boot floor corroded

Exhaust getting corroded

Floors getting corroded

Parking brake link corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

paring brake link getting corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,705 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 39,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 36,368 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,769 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 33,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 32,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,319 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 30,319 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,420 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight judder on front brakes

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 YVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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