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DE51 SDV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,404 mi
Last recorded95,404 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 95,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,404 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,517 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,616 miles

both front brake discs wearing and pitting on outer edges

exhaust centre section weakening

o/s/f outer c,v gaiter starting to split slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 17 Apr 2012 71,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs wearing and pitting on outer edges

exhaust centre section weakening

o/s/f outer c,v gaiter starting to split slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,094 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 65,094 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,843 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,082 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 46,079 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,686 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 30,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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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DE51 SDV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DE51 SDV, 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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DE51 SDV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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