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DS51 YEF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

44,727 mi
Last recorded44,727 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,727 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 44,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,882 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 41,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,513 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 38,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 26,609 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 24,866 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 23,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front suspension springs slight corrosion

handbrake cables hidden at rear guides

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 23,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front suspension springs slight corrosion

handbrake cables hidden at rear guides

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 21,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front tyres deteriorated and cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 21,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front tyres deteriorated and cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs slight corrosion

handbrake cables hidden at rear guides

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 20,181 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres getting low

handbrake cables obscured through guides

outer sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front coil springs

tyres slightly cracking/deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,265 miles

front suspension springs slight corrosion

front tyres getting low/worn edges

handbrake cables covered at rear guides

outer sill covers fitted

tyres slight cracking/deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,643 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 18,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,572 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,222 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 17,222 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,017 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 16,107 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 15,406 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 14,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 12,237 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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DS51 YEF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DS51 YEF, 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 DS51 YEF registered?

DS51 YEF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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