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DV51 HXC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,707 mi
Last recorded141,707 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 HXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 141,707 miles

Front headlamps poor image

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 141,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Front headlamps poor image

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 135,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 133,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,466 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 124,397 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 113,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

timing chain noisy

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2013 112,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 106,942 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

exhaust middle blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,598 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside inner cv boot split

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,372 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 76,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,911 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 61,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,899 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,207 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 HXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXC, 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 HXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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