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DV51 VKC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,522 mi
Last recorded127,522 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 127,522 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 127,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 122,006 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 122,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 18 Dec 2015 116,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 110,586 miles

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

oil leak on engine

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2014 110,550 miles

Nearside Outer 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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

oil leak on engine

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,409 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 105,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,009 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 101,000 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 97,100 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 97,091 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,700 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 84,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 84,509 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,727 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 75,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,898 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,703 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 33,585 miles

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

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

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 VKC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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