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DN51 AYU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 AYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,337 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 112,695 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine oil leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2014 112,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leaking

water leak..pump

Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,454 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear indicators faded / rack play / both cv boots perished

Fail 4 Jan 2014 105,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear indicators faded / rack play / both cv boots perished

Pass 9 Jan 2013 97,784 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 97,768 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 97,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 87,333 miles

nearside inner cv gaitor split

Fail 29 Dec 2011 87,333 miles

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

nearside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,114 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 81,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 73,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,499 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,503 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,889 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 50,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 44,003 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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DN51 AYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DN51 AYU, 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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DN51 AYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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