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DV51 EXZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,099 mi
Last recorded68,099 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,099 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,704 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

N/S/R tyre cracking around circumference of tread

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

O/S/R tyre cracking around circumference of tread

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,312 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,083 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F brake evidence of overheating/uneven pad wear but not binding when tested

N/S/R tyre cracked around cirumference both sides of tread, just acceptable when tested

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

O/S/R tyre cracked around cirumference both sides of tread, just acceptable when tested

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F brake evidence of overheating/uneven pad wear but not binding when tested

N/S/R tyre cracked around cirumference both sides of tread, just acceptable when tested

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R tyre cracked around cirumference both sides of tread, just acceptable when tested

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 62,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear tyre on outer edge close to cords

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,957 miles

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

O/S rear fog lamp cracked but servicable.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S rear fog lamp cracked but servicable.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,070 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,402 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,440 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 EXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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