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DV51 PCX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,588 mi
Last recorded117,588 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,588 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 117,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,440 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 110,605 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 23 Jan 2015 107,691 miles

both rear tyres cracked on the inside edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Jan 2015 107,691 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked on the inside edge

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 103,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 101,010 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 101,008 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,160 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,719 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 94,711 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,205 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,745 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 89,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,234 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 76,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,253 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 58,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 32,250 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 PCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PCX, 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 PCX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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