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DE51 TVZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

74,215 mi
Last recorded74,215 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 TVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,215 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 70,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,605 miles

sill covers fitted restricting the view of some testable items

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,130 miles

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

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

the offside and nearside sills have covers fitted restricting the view of the sills

Fail 6 Apr 2016 60,127 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

the offside and nearside sills have covers fitted restricting the view of the sills

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,210 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,464 miles

after market pedals fitted

both front lower suspension arms starting to corrode

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

o/s/f brake hose shroud starting to corrode

o/s/f track rod end rubber dust cover starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

rear axle corroded

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2014 51,452 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

after market pedals fitted

both front lower suspension arms starting to corrode

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

o/s/f brake hose shroud starting to corrode

o/s/f track rod end rubber dust cover starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

rear axle corroded

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis by coil springs

exhaust heat shield insecure

front pads low

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2013 49,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis by coil springs

exhaust heat shield insecure

front pads low

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,510 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,510 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,288 miles

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

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

both front antiroll bar links rubbers split

Fail 6 Dec 2011 44,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front antiroll bar links rubbers split

Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,909 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egde

front to rear fuel pipes inscure clip broken

knocking noise comeing from lower steering cupling and steering rack

slight surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Dec 2010 41,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner egde

front to rear fuel pipes inscure clip broken

knocking noise comeing from lower steering cupling and steering rack

o/s and n/s front bottom arme rear bushes beging to debond

slight surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,475 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 38,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 34,730 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,730 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 29,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 24,159 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,159 miles

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

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

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 TVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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