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DV51 EXS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,078 mi
Last recorded144,078 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 EXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 144,078 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 144,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 124,802 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 124,802 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 109,518 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 109,518 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 98,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,070 miles

both front tyres close to limit

center and rear exhaust slight blow

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 1 Oct 2008 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres close to limit

center and rear exhaust slight blow

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 28 Sep 2007 72,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,245 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 EXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EXS, 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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What year was DV51 EXS registered?

DV51 EXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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