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DV51 DZY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,381 mi
Last recorded87,381 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering system excessively tight PULLS TO THE NEARSIDE (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,743 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,304 miles

n/s wing mirror missing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 77,304 miles

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

N/S Front wing mirror missing but its still got the O/s and the central mirror

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,165 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,392 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 70,392 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,740 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

low oil level

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,879 miles

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,199 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 49,198 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,173 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 46,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,145 miles

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

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

offside and nearside anti roll bar linkage rubber dust covers split

Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,928 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 37,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 31,055 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 DZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DZY, 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 DZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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