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DV51 HNK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,416 mi
Last recorded99,416 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,416 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear axle assly

advise : slight play in both front steering inner arms

Fail 22 Jan 2021 99,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear axle assly

advise : slight play in both front steering inner arms

Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,875 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 96,875 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,442 miles

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

advise : heavy surface corrsion to rear subframe assly

Fail 19 Jul 2018 92,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

advise : heavy surface corrsion to rear subframe assly

Pass 8 Jul 2017 84,876 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 84,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,070 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 67,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,408 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 68,408 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,356 miles

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

advise offside rear lower shock mounting area corroded (already been repaired)

advise rear subframe surface corrsion

Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,356 miles

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

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

advise offside rear lower shock mounting area corroded (already been repaired)

advise rear subframe surface corrsion

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering pulling to left when driving

Fail 12 Nov 2013 58,040 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering pulling to left when driving

Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,540 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 51,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,889 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge;

Fail 15 Nov 2011 49,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge;

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,502 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,502 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,576 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 43,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,033 miles

edges of discs rusty

exhaust rusty in places

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,505 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,811 miles

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

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

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 HNK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HNK, 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 HNK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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