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DV51 FGE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,757 mi
Last recorded100,757 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2023 100,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 91,520 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,024 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 82,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,250 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 66,437 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 66,437 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,885 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 61,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,750 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 59,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,704 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 54,704 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,958 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,013 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,544 miles

Both rear tyres Perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,511 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,986 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 18,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,550 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,997 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,637 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 FGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FGE, 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 FGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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