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DV51 CZH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,958 mi
Last recorded104,958 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 CZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 104,958 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 104,954 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 100,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 100,012 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,510 miles

Both front inner steering track rods worn slight play

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 95,510 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside coil spring fractured Front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front inner steering track rods worn slight play

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2014 92,847 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,225 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 84,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,509 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 70,562 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,562 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,414 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,232 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S front anti roll bar link rubber boot split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,890 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 47,890 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,552 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,197 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 34,607 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 CZH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CZH, 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 CZH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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