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DV51 CYX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,231 mi
Last recorded92,231 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 CYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,231 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

heavy engine oil leak

heavy knocking from steering column

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot heavily perished

play in o/s/f link pin

slight play in steering column

Fail 26 Jul 2013 92,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroding

heavy engine oil leak

heavy knocking from steering column

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot heavily perished

play in o/s/f link pin

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2012 84,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,125 miles

nearside front outer side wall marked

Fail 13 Jul 2011 79,123 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front outer side wall marked

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,713 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearsid front and rear bumper damaged.

Nearside and offside front wheel arches damaged.

Nearside rear fog lamp showing.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearsid front and rear bumper damaged.

Nearside and offside front wheel arches damaged.

Nearside rear fog lamp showing.

Slight engine oil leak.

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 51,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,359 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,183 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,360 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 29,524 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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DV51 CYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 DV51 CYX, 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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DV51 CYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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