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DV51 FJC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,042 mi
Last recorded155,042 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 155,042 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to windscreen within limits

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

rear shock absorber casings are starting to corrode

slight noise and play in steering rack area

spanner warning lamp on

Fail 2 Feb 2018 155,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to windscreen within limits

front sub-frame is starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

rear shock absorber casings are starting to corrode

slight noise and play in steering rack area

spanner warning lamp on

Pass 20 Jan 2017 140,394 miles

Brake pipe to compensator valve at rear corroding

Damage to windscreen within limits

Front tyres perishing in tread area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2016 128,646 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel arch cover loose

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine leaking oil from the turbo oil return

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Feb 2016 128,645 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel arch cover loose

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine leaking oil from the turbo oil return

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Fail 29 Jan 2015 116,114 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,974 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,110 miles

rear silencer weak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 87,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear silencer weak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,079 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 82,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 77,092 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,332 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 72,332 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,640 miles

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

child seat fitted o/s/r so visual inspect belt only

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,341 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 62,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,606 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,873 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 FJC 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 FJC, 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 FJC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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