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DE51 ZBY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,514 mi
Last recorded57,514 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ZBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,514 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Offside inner rack joint

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,606 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 56,606 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,030 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 53,027 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Stalk missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,113 miles

rear seats not in use

rear silencer joint

Fail 9 Nov 2015 47,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seats not in use

rear silencer joint

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,779 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 35,684 miles

center section deteriorating

Fail 11 Nov 2013 35,684 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center section deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,346 miles

exhaust very blowing at centre and damaged at front

rear suspension rusty

wipers poor

Fail 12 Nov 2012 29,346 miles

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

exhaust very blowing at centre and damaged at front

rear suspension rusty

wipers poor

bad oil leak from oil pressure switch !

Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,333 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 26,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,241 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,218 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,124 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 18,757 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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DE51 ZBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 December 2001.

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