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CX51 ZVG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

146,149 mi
Last recorded146,149 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 ZVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 146,149 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Bottom arm rear bush slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2017 146,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket missing Rear subframe bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front Bottom arm rear bush slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2017 146,183 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired both rear (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened steering rack mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine lamp on

front bumper insecure

rear chassis and axle rusted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 141,053 miles

Engine light on

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 141,048 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 132,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 125,196 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 125,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 118,537 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 118,537 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2012 114,971 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 114,971 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,546 miles

n/s inner c/v boot split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 May 2011 110,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s inner c/v boot split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2010 104,230 miles

Oil leak

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 May 2010 104,230 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2010 103,730 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner c v boot weeping

slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 21 Apr 2009 92,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Apr 2009 92,503 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,848 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 82,841 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,017 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 76,017 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,031 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 69,031 miles

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

Nails in N/S/F and N/S/R tyres

Rear wiper arm loose

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 ZVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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