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DV51 FXE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,920 mi
Last recorded83,920 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 83,920 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,390 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PIPE FERRULES CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

REAR BRAKE PIPE FERRULES CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,377 miles

Slight Play in Rack Both Sides

Fail 24 Aug 2012 73,377 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight Play in Rack Both Sides

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,822 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,822 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R INDICATOR BULB FADED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,130 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 65,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,973 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,560 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 50,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,256 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,956 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 34,956 miles

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

slight leak rear exhaust silencer

Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,467 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 FXE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FXE, 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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What year was DV51 FXE registered?

DV51 FXE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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