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DF51 BSZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

154,371 mi
Last recorded154,371 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 154,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box of (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 147,277 miles

Both headlights misting

Number plate slightly obscured by toe bar

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 147,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlights misting

Number plate slightly obscured by toe bar

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 140,519 miles

grease on offside outer c/v boot but no split evident

headlamp lens's deteriorating affecting beam pattern

Fail 25 Oct 2019 140,519 miles

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

grease on offside outer c/v boot but no split evident

headlamp lens's deteriorating affecting beam pattern

Pass 18 Oct 2018 128,839 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 128,838 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,301 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 118,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,212 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,983 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,959 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 78,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,035 miles

tow bar ball slightly encroaching onto number plate

Fail 22 Oct 2013 65,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

tow bar ball slightly encroaching onto number plate

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,498 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 56,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,690 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,690 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,601 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,601 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,030 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 29,030 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,099 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 20,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,773 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 14,022 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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DF51 BSZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 DF51 BSZ, 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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What year was DF51 BSZ registered?

DF51 BSZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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