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CV51 DYT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 DYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 80,568 miles

Corrosion on floor pan

Corrosion on vehicle structure in many places

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front near side and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front and rear suspension spring mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 80,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion on floor pan

Corrosion on vehicle structure in many places

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front near side and off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front and rear suspension spring mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 79,900 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,632 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 78,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Cable adjustment (3.1 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,062 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to rear axle beam

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 78,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion to rear axle beam

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,953 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 76,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 75,801 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 74,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,973 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,332 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 61,331 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,352 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,927 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,483 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 43,483 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,485 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 34,485 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,091 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 21,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 17,188 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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CV51 DYT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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