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DE51 RZT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,109 mi
Last recorded88,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 RZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 88,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,109 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 77,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

rear wheel bearings showing slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,483 miles

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

rear wheel bearings showing slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,268 miles

exhaust mid section holed and corroded causing a slight blow

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight steering rack play

Fail 18 Jun 2010 15,268 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust mid section holed and corroded causing a slight blow

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

slight steering rack play

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,470 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Slight play in the off side rear wheel bearing

Slight roughness in the near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,870 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 49,785 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres approx 2mm

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,941 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 50,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nail in tyre

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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DE51 RZT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red 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 DE51 RZT, 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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DE51 RZT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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