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DV51 HXJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,486 mi
Last recorded126,486 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 126,478 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame holed and corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,332 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 126,332 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front handbrake travel indicates adjustment is required

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 122,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front handbrake travel indicates adjustment is required

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 120,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 120,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 117,068 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,111 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2018 113,086 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both front inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,467 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,147 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 100,146 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 94,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,679 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,968 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 81,968 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,186 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 67,590 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 67,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,812 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 60,812 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,007 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,799 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 28,291 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 HXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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