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DN51 DVY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,875 mi
Last recorded124,875 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 DVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 124,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 124,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,301 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear exhaust bracket broken but system not insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2015 113,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear exhaust bracket broken but system not insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,825 miles

front brake discs rust lip

front silencer slight blow

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2012 90,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs rust lip

front silencer slight blow

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,139 miles

front brake disc,s in poor condition

play in steering

Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,139 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake disc,s in poor condition

noise from n/s/r wheel

play in steering

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,795 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,479 miles

Front wiper blades split

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,471 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,739 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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DN51 DVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN51 DVY, 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 DN51 DVY registered?

DN51 DVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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