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DV51 EXC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,589 miles

exhaust heat sheild.is loose.

steering rack or shaft is knocking needs investigating.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fault on door locks.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside front outer door handle sticking.

Slight oil leak on engine.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 89,743 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fault on door locks.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside front outer door handle sticking.

Slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,421 miles

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 1 Jul 2014 84,374 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,796 miles

Oil leak

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

front exhaust flexi section poor condition

rear wiper blade poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front exhaust flexi section poor condition

rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,326 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,471 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 43,611 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 43,611 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,097 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 37,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,904 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 29,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 EXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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