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CV51 DWJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,797 mi
Last recorded146,797 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 DWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 146,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Park brake just met required minimum requirement

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

Rear Brake application slightly uneven o/s slow

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 146,793 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Park brake just met required minimum requirement

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

Rear Brake application slightly uneven o/s slow

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 133,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items from interior mirror ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 125,453 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

rear suspension axle slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 125,449 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

rear suspension axle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,561 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 118,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 112,715 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 112,710 miles

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

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 104,613 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 102,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 102,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 101,591 miles

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

Hand brake cable slightly stiff in opperation.

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

Secondery bonnet catch stiff.

Slight play in N/S steering rack.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 101,588 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Secondery bonnet catch stiff.

Slight play in N/S steering rack.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,802 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 99,801 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,735 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 74,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CV51 DWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CV51 DWJ, 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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CV51 DWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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