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DV51 FHE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,096 mi
Last recorded171,096 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 171,096 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 171,096 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 153,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2015 145,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 145,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring broken o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 140,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 137,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre scrubbing outer edge of

Fail 22 Oct 2013 137,446 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre scrubbing outer edge of

Pass 15 Oct 2012 134,749 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 134,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 124,965 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 124,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,607 miles

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 26 Nov 2010 113,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Dec 2009 104,575 miles

Front number plate has a small crack.

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 104,575 miles

Front number plate has a small crack.

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 95,558 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 87,572 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 80,527 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,290 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 75,284 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FHE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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