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DU51 JMV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,256 mi
Last recorded85,256 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 JMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 85,256 miles

slight deteriation to underbody componenets

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 74,547 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,723 miles

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

very light on steering operation

Fail 7 Nov 2012 56,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

very light on steering operation

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,408 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2010 37,408 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both number plates cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,626 miles

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear exhaust casing corroded and has a slight blow

Fail 4 Nov 2009 32,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear exhaust casing corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,515 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2008 26,421 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,237 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,015 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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DU51 JMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DU51 JMV, 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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DU51 JMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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