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DV51 UWP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,776 mi
Last recorded94,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

nearside rear front tyre starting to perish on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2012 94,776 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

nearside rear front tyre starting to perish on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,099 miles

Engine oil LOW. 2 ltr

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Noisey Timing Chain

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,099 miles

Engine oil LOW. 2 ltr

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

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

Noisey Timing Chain

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

Pass 13 May 2010 80,869 miles

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

both inner gaitors split

Fail 12 May 2010 80,869 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both inner gaitors split

Pass 9 May 2009 68,051 miles

TEMP REPAIRS 2 O/S DOOR MIRROR O/S REAR FOG LIGHT LENS

Fail 8 May 2009

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 36,827 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 UWP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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