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DV51 ZHK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,115 mi
Last recorded103,115 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 103,115 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipers are parking slightly high and are starting to smear (3.1 (a) (i))

Front flexy exhaust deteriorated

Fuel filter is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 103,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wipers are parking slightly high and are starting to smear (3.1 (a) (i))

Front flexy exhaust deteriorated

Fuel filter is corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 101,837 miles

Headlamps have poor beam pattern

Pass 19 May 2017 100,507 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 100,507 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 23 May 2016 98,988 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Coolant leak from water pump area

Engine noisy poss timing chain

Fuel filter is corroded

Near side front tyre has slight side wall damage

Off side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2016 98,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Coolant leak from water pump area

Engine noisy poss timing chain

Fuel filter is corroded

Near side front tyre has slight side wall damage

Off side rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Oil level close to min

Pass 26 May 2015 97,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 97,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight coolant leak from thermostat area

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2014 96,758 miles

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

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,707 miles

Slight play in steering column

Timing chain is noisy

Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,824 miles

Air bag light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,254 miles

Air bag light is on

Off side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Play in steering rack

Slight blow from corroded joint on rear to centre exhaust

Slight blow from down pipe to manifold area

Timing chain is noisy

Fail 26 Oct 2011 92,254 miles

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

Air bag light is on

Front brake pads wearing low and near side front disc corroded on inner face

Off side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Play in steering rack

Slight blow from corroded joint on rear to centre exhaust

Slight blow from down pipe to manifold area

Timing chain is noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2010 90,769 miles

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

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

slight play in steering track rod nearside

Fail 25 Oct 2010 90,769 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering track rod nearside

Pass 30 Oct 2009 88,746 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play detected in nearside front steering tie-rod

Fail 29 Oct 2009 88,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play detected in nearside front steering tie-rod

Pass 25 Nov 2008 81,425 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,032 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,475 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 47,913 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 ZHK 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 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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