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DV51 XPR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,446 mi
Last recorded109,446 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 109,289 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2013 108,684 miles

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

the fuel filter is corroded

the osf steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2013 108,677 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 108,641 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

the fuel filter is corroded

the nsr number plate lamp is dim

the osf steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2012 104,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2012 104,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 94,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 80,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,447 miles

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 28 Oct 2008 63,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,028 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 46,005 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 43,446 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 XPR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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