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DV51 HNF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

91,243 mi
Last recorded91,243 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 HNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 91,243 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Fail 7 Dec 2021 91,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

various corrosion to underside of car and rear axle and suspension arms

Fail 30 Nov 2020 87,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

various corrosion to underside of car and rear axle and suspension arms

Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroded, But not leaking at time of test

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Complete rear axle covered in heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroded, But not leaking at time of test

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Complete rear axle covered in heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 83,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and front exhaust very deteriorated but still secure at time of test.

fuel filter corroded but not leaking.

wipers do not self park but can be made to park clear of drivers view with difficulty!.

Fail 22 Nov 2018 83,606 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and front exhaust very deteriorated but still secure at time of test.

fuel filter corroded but not leaking.

wipers do not self park but can be made to park clear of drivers view with difficulty!.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated.

fuel filter corroded but not leaking.

rear axle is very corroded but not seriously weakened at time of test.

wipers do not self park but can be made to park clear of screen.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 82,824 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides, end of sills, (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated.

fuel filter corroded but not leaking.

rear axle is very corroded but not seriously weakened at time of test.

wipers do not self park but can be made to park clear of screen.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,789 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,788 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,787 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four hoses, (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center, (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust front pipe and center silencer deteriorated.

o/s wiper rubber split.

steering rack inner joints have slight play.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 79,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at n/s, (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe, (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe, (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers, do not park with engine running!, (8.3.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four hoses, (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center, (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust front pipe and center silencer deteriorated.

o/s wiper rubber split.

oil leak.

steering rack inner joints have slight play.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 72,847 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,180 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 62,877 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 58,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,357 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,600 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have gaiters split

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,407 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 49,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,414 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 46,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear wheelarch trim insecure.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 43,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 36,317 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)

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 HNF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HNF, 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 HNF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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