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DV51 FBE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,681 mi
Last recorded119,681 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 119,681 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 119,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and boot split (2.4.G.2)

coolant bottle empty

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 112,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 106,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 106,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 106,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,233 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,180 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door handle worn

Pass 4 Dec 2010 84,559 miles

front tyres worn

slight leak on front drive shaft gaiters

Fail 4 Dec 2010 84,559 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn

slight leak on front drive shaft gaiters

Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,339 miles

Report centre box is blowing

Report clutch pedal rubber missing

Report timing chain is noisey

Fail 16 Dec 2009 76,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Report centre box is blowing

Report clutch pedal rubber missing

Report timing chain is noisey

Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,786 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 67,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,176 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING PLUS O/S REAR HAS SMALL CUT IN TREAD.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHT SMEARING.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,061 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 55,061 miles

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

deglaze req'd on rear brakes

n/s wing repeater loose

Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,333 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 47,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green 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 FBE, 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 FBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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