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DA51 DJV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,981 mi
Last recorded85,981 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 DJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion within prescribed area

Fail 24 Oct 2018 85,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion within prescribed area

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,545 miles

BODY/ SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired LIGHT (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 77,544 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

BODY/ SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired LIGHT (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,541 miles

oil leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155 80 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp unit broken

Fail 14 Oct 2016 71,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155 80 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp unit broken

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,174 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,864 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 64,845 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 63,386 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 63,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,907 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

backbox baffles loose

backbox mounting rubber missing

nearside front headlight has condensation

offside front headlight has condensation

Fail 8 Oct 2012 60,907 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

backbox baffles loose

backbox mounting rubber missing

nearside front headlight has condensation

offside front headlight has condensation

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,699 miles

Oil leak

offside front damage to bumper/ body

Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

offside front damage to bumper/ body

offside headlamp been repaired

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,558 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 54,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,440 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 50,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,845 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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DA51 DJV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DA51 DJV, 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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DA51 DJV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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