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DV51 FHH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,607 mi
Last recorded66,607 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,607 miles

Nearside Front 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))

center exhaust box outer skin corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2023 66,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

center exhaust box outer skin corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,416 miles

wipers splitting on ends

Fail 28 Jan 2022 57,415 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

wipers splitting on ends

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,591 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2019 44,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2017 38,380 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 38,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 29,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 21,842 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 21,842 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 16,057 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 15,075 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 15,075 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 13,859 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 12,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 11,647 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,239 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 9,304 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 9,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 6,776 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 5,757 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 FHH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FHH, 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 FHH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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