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DV51 WVZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 16 May 2016

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2016

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,278 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 75,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,852 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,497 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 63,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,589 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 60,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,184 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 55,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,030 miles

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

slight noise in steering coloum

Fail 3 Jun 2009 52,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 49,909 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 49,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 45,681 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 45,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front and rear wiper rubbers splitting.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 37,555 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 37,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,098 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 WVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WVZ, 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 WVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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