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DU51 HSC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,017 mi
Last recorded34,017 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 HSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 34,017 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 30,550 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 30,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 25,485 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded not blowing at time of test

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,092 miles

both rear brakes have slight bind

rear axle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2014 19,919 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both wipers starting to split

Fail 22 Aug 2014 19,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers starting to split

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 19,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 19,077 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,091 miles

centre to rear exhaust has a slight blow

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,811 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside washer requires attention soon

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,734 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside cv gaitor requires recliping soon

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,157 miles

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

rear exhaust casing corroded

rear exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,847 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 9,847 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.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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DU51 HSC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU51 HSC, 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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DU51 HSC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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