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AR51 DPV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,560 mi
Last recorded78,560 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,560 miles

Rear axle corroded

steering rack ram slight play

timing chain noisy

Fail 3 Nov 2019 78,565 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) uj bolt loose but still some play at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

steering rack ram slight play

timing chain noisy

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

wiper mark in screen

Pass 14 Dec 2017 74,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [inner faces] (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [inner faces] (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 74,758 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [inner faces] (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [inner faces] (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,337 miles

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

engine oil level low

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

wiper mark in screen

Fail 14 Dec 2016 72,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil level low

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

wiper mark in screen

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,280 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 70,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus tread pattern cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus tread pattern cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,114 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 67,114 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,599 miles

cracking around both rear tyre sidewalls

light wiper scratching in screen

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,028 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 63,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,886 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,851 miles

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

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

front discs corroded on inner lip

Fail 9 Dec 2010 52,851 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded on inner lip

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,697 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 47,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 44,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front outer cd gaiter slightly detiorated

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front outer cd gaiter slightly detiorated

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 22,804 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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AR51 DPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AR51 DPV, 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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AR51 DPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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