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DV51 FXS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,025 mi
Last recorded151,025 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 151,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated.

Play in n/s steering rack track rod.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 151,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going over to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated.

Play in n/s steering rack track rod.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 137,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

unable to assess condition of brake pipes aft of flexi hoses o/s and n/s rear as covered in protectiv grease

Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,568 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 111,558 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,286 miles

Slight bulge in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2012 101,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,931 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,508 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 81,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,709 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 30 Jul 2009 75,661 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,917 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 69,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 50,101 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 50,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 FXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FXS, 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 FXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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