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DE51 YLL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 YLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 125,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 125,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 120,797 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 120,797 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 117,405 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 117,405 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,304 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 113,304 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,818 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

minor oil leaks on engine

nearside front inner cv boot weaping grease

offside rear tyre stepping in tread

Fail 3 Dec 2014 103,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper smeering

nearside front tyre heavily stepped and worn low

coolant low

front brake discs worn and lipped

minor oil leaks on engine

nearside front inner cv boot weaping grease

offside rear handbrake cable heavy corrosion

offside rear tyre stepping in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,424 miles

exhaust back box ruber missing

n s r tyre worn low and out of shape

o s f tyre side wall damage

rear wiper split /front wipers smearing

Fail 4 Dec 2013 83,424 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

brake pads worn very low

exhaust back box ruber missing

n s f tyre worn very low and side wall damaged

n s r tyre worn low and out of shape

o s f tyre side wall damage

rear wiper split /front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,145 miles

kerb damage to alloys

noise round fan belt

oil level very low before test

Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

kerb damage to alloys

noise round fan belt

oil level very low before test

water level very low

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 56,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,555 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,097 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,941 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 32,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,763 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 30,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,859 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 26,859 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 22,943 miles

exhaust backbox corroded and slight leak

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 YLL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YLL, 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 YLL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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