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ET51 CUA

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,818 mi
Last recorded165,818 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 CUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2010 165,818 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Nearside inner front constant velocity joint gaiter split

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

Rear number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 165,818 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside inner front constant velocity joint gaiter split

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

Rear number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 151,089 miles

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

Front and rear number plates cracked

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 151,089 miles

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

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

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

Front and rear number plates cracked

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 135,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 135,119 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 113,594 miles

n/s/r plastic arch coming away from sill

slight play in n/s/f steering rack under 13mm on the steering wheel

very slight play in n/s/f drop link

Fail 10 Apr 2006 87,420 miles

Body and paint work damage observed

Brake paedal travel long

Engine noisey

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No plastic wheel trims fitted

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

Previous servere engine oil leak evident

Pass 10 Apr 2006 87,420 miles

Engine noisey

Body and paint work damage observed

Brake paedal travel long

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No plastic wheel trims fitted

Previous servere engine oil leak evident

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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ET51 CUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,343 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 ET51 CUA, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET51 CUA registered?

ET51 CUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is ET51 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 CUA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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