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DV51 HXG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

102,235 mi
Last recorded102,235 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 102,235 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension coil spring mount point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer holed and rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Suspension coil spring mount point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,576 miles

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

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 99,574 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,005 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side front outer cv boot is deteriorated

rear axle beam is corroded

slight oil leak from engine

small crack in near side front windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft dust cover is deteriorated

oi leaks

rear axle beam and springs are corroded

small crack in the bottom of the near side front windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,288 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2019 95,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 95,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear shock absorbers corroded both sides

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,218 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,418 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play in steering rack (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play in inner track rod end (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre wall starting to perish

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 86,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washer bottle not holding water obviously split or damaged leaking water everywhere (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play in steering rack (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play in inner track rod end (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre wall starting to perish

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 83,570 miles

front brake discs corroded

front pads worn low

movement in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Dec 2015 83,568 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs corroded

front pads worn low

movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 73,688 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,174 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 64,173 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,531 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,389 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 59,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,010 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,010 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,904 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,328 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 25,868 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 25,868 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 HXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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