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SF51 CSU

2001 Opel Corsa

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,193 mi
Last recorded121,193 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 CSU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,763 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 107,763 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,491 miles

slight noise wear offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Sep 2016 104,491 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight noise wear offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,046 miles

175 65 14 82 h

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

the center box on the exhaust is in poor condition

the center to rear sleeve joint has a slight blow

the clutch pedal anti slip is missing and the brake pedal anti slip is worn

the front pads are low

the front pipe flexy is in poor condition

the nsf steering rack inner joint has play

the nsf tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

the nsf tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2015 103,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)

175 65 14 82 h

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

the center box on the exhaust is in poor condition

the center to rear sleeve joint has a slight blow

the clutch pedal anti slip is missing and the brake pedal anti slip is worn

the front pads are low

the front pipe flexy is in poor condition

the nsf steering rack inner joint has play

the nsf tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

the nsf tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,681 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly loose

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,104 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,115 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 34,802 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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SF51 CSU is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF51 CSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF51 CSU registered?

SF51 CSU is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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