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DV51 DSX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 67,077 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 67,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,660 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 55,659 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,801 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 52,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,874 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,249 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,249 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,510 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,323 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 39,323 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,074 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,832 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 29,858 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 12 Dec 2009 29,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,059 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

rear upper number plate slightly defaced.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,208 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both front brake pads half worn.

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cracked.

rear number plate slightly defaced.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,635 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

rear number plate slightly defaced.

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 DSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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