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DF51 BVZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,648 mi
Last recorded163,648 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 163,648 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 163,648 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 156,285 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 156,275 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 149,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 143,335 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey When Rotated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 143,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey When Rotated

Pass 10 May 2013 140,357 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 140,347 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 132,197 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 126,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 119,799 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 119,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 110,944 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 102,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 93,960 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 88,683 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,696 miles

Front disc's in slightly poor condition

Oil leak

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 BVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF51 BVZ, 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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DF51 BVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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