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DG51 JVO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

125,863 mi
Last recorded125,863 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 JVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 125,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 120,901 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 120,893 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,870 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,519 miles

NOTICEABLE KNOCK IN STEERING RACK BUT NO EXCESSIVE PLAY ANYWHERE. STRONGLY SUGGEST FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Offside Front HEADLAMP OUTER CASING FOGGING OVER

Fail 26 Aug 2019 112,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

NOTICEABLE KNOCK IN STEERING RACK BUT NO EXCESSIVE PLAY ANYWHERE. STRONGLY SUGGEST FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front HEADLAMP OUTER CASING FOGGING OVER

Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test MOT REMINDER STICKER REMOVED FROM ZONE B ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 106,412 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test MOT REMINDER STICKER REMOVED FROM ZONE B ()

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,381 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,369 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,887 miles

Nearside Rear COSMETIC DAMAGE TO INNER WALL/SHOULDER

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,708 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 88,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,634 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 77,629 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 72,156 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 72,156 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 66,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,531 miles

Nearside front inner CV gaiter split

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 60,521 miles

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

Nearside front inner CV gaiter split

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,003 miles

Steering rack is noisy when 'rocking' but no freeplay is evident at this time. Suggest possible adjustment required in pinion endfloat

Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,962 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack is noisy when 'rocking' but no freeplay is evident at this time. Suggest possible adjustment required in pinion endfloat

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,803 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 47,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,370 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

O/S/R tyre perishing

Relatively high brake imbalance across front wheels (16%) possibly caused by incorrectly set alignment which could also explain unevenly worn front tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,038 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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DG51 JVO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol 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 DG51 JVO, 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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DG51 JVO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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