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DN51 DXU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,207 mi
Last recorded82,207 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 DXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,207 miles

play in steering rack, offside

Fail 16 Dec 2015 82,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in steering rack, offside

Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,644 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 77,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 70,373 miles

slight corrosion on all brake flexy hose ferrules

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 5 Sep 2013 70,373 miles

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

slight corrosion on all brake flexy hose ferrules

Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,362 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,359 miles

Nearside front steering arm has slight play at fixings.

Offside rear fog lamp cracked.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front steering arm has slight play at fixings.

Offside rear fog lamp cracked.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,957 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,839 miles

advise slight play at steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,871 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,900 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 55,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,206 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 46,615 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 DXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

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

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