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DN51 GMV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,917 mi
Last recorded68,917 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,917 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,094 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 52,080 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,070 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 44,348 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,589 miles

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 41,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,163 miles

exhaust system is corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,439 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 34,552 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

small cracks in tread of both rear tyres (no canvas showing )

Fail 24 Jan 2008 31,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

small cracks in tread of both rear tyres (no canvas showing )

Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,348 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 28,233 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2006 23,801 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 23,801 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 GMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN51 GMV, 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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DN51 GMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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