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DU51 NSZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,713 mi
Last recorded152,713 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 152,713 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear been under sealed x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 152,493 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear cross pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 148,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 148,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 146,872 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 146,871 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 136,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 135,245 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 126,431 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 126,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 110,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 105,974 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 101,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,134 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDWALLS PERISHING AND TRED ON 2.5 MM

EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED BUT NOT YET BLOWING

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 NSZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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