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DU51 HTX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,908 mi
Last recorded137,908 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 HTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 137,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 137,908 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 134,073 miles

exhaust corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre on 3mm + perished

Fail 22 Jun 2013 134,073 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre on 3mm + perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 147,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 115,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 105,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 105,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 74,435 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 74,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 67,126 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 67,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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 HTX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DU51 HTX, 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 DU51 HTX registered?

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

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