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DX51 DSV

2001 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,722 mi
Last recorded43,722 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 DSV
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,722 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,031 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 41,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,763 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 40,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,662 miles

Rear tyres badly age cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres age cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 36,298 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres age cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,351 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 34,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,792 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,283 miles

Both rear tyres are aged cracked.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres are aged cracked.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,510 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 29,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,761 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 27,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,439 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,921 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 16,197 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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DX51 DSV is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX51 DSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX51 DSV registered?

DX51 DSV is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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