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DV51 CZL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

58,691 mi
Last recorded58,691 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 CZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,691 miles

both front seatbelts slow to retract

both front wipers split

both rear indicators slightly white

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wiper judder

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

n/s/r axle bush poor

o/s/r fog lense damaged

play in steering rack n/s inner .

slight exhaust blow from flexy pipe and centre silencer

Fail 7 Sep 2016 58,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking heavy staining on back plate (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

both front wipers split

both rear indicators slightly white

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wiper judder

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

n/s/r axle bush poor

o/s/r fog lense damaged

slight exhaust blow from flexy pipe and centre silencer

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,969 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear fog lamp loose

slight exhaust blow from flex and centre silencer

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,969 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear fog lamp loose

slight exhaust blow from flex and centre silencer

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,885 miles

o/s/f track rod end gaitor perished and splitting

slight play in n/s iner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,885 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s iner steering rack joint

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,309 miles

front brake hose ferulles corroded

front tyres perished

o/s/f track rod end gaitor perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Sep 2013 42,309 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake hose ferulles corroded

front tyres perished

o/s/f track rod end gaitor perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,699 miles

'INSP' light is on,

Fail 6 Sep 2012 38,699 miles

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

'INSP' light is on,

Engine management light is on,

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,334 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 37,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,547 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 36,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,526 miles

n/s/r & n/s/f tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2009 26,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r & n/s/f tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,292 miles

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

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

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2008 25,292 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,129 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 24,128 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,069 miles

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

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

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

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 CZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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