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DN51 DWY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,996 mi
Last recorded66,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 66,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 66,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 54,300 miles

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 25 Apr 2022 54,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 48,932 miles

ALL SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES CORRODEING

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes starting to corrode and coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner cv boot weeping grease

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

both front tyres worn uneven bald inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2021 48,841 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded hold by arb mount and wishbone rear mount ( weldable ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES CORRODEING

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes starting to corrode and coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip removed before test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner cv boot weeping grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres worn uneven bald inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rearsuspension and subframes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,216 miles

Brake pipes and flexi ferriles corroded in places

front brake discs scored

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,230 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,170 miles

Flexi hose ferrules corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,532 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 32,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 DWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DN51 DWY, 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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What year was DN51 DWY registered?

DN51 DWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is DN51 DWY safe to buy?

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