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EN51 DYV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,193 mi
Last recorded131,193 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 DYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 131,193 miles

Chip to windscreen

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

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

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 112,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Anti roll bar (ARB) link not attached (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn to the point of cords exposed (175/65/14) (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,053 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 t (4.1.E.1)

drivers door handle sticking slightly

n/s/f cv gator pinhole

oil to underside of engine

rear registration plate slight deterioration

small chips to windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,053 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 t (4.1.E.1)

drivers door handle sticking slightly

n/s/f cv gator pinhole

oil to underside of engine

rear registration plate slight deterioration

small chips to windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2015 72,697 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

drivers door handle slightly sticks

drivers door mirror damaged

n/s/f cv gator pinhole

o/s/f tyre minor sidewall damage

Fail 20 Feb 2015 72,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

drivers door handle slightly sticks

drivers door mirror damaged

n/s/f cv gator pinhole

o/s/f tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

underside of engine oily

Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,073 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

underside of engine oily

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perishing on outer side wall

n/s/f tyre heavily perished on outer side wall

o/s wing mirror backing cover missing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,696 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust corroding

general under body corrosion

rear side lights slightlyt affected by the use of indicators and hazards

Fail 1 Mar 2012 37,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust corroding

general under body corrosion

rear side lights slightlyt affected by the use of indicators and hazards

Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,140 miles

exhaust corroding/rear box poor condition(may need replacing soon)

front discs corroding

n/s/f cv gaitor pin holed (may need replacing soon)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,700 miles

exhaust for corrosion rear box just meets & slightly leaking will need replacing soon.

nearside front outer c.v gaitor minor leak of grease

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,717 miles

rear exhaust box corroding slight blow

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,973 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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EN51 DYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EN51 DYV, 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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EN51 DYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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