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DU51 NXR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,562 mi
Last recorded112,562 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 112,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 112,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s front inner arch,o/s and n/s inner sills and rear axle corroded.

o/s rear chassis,o/s front chassis,chassis and floor corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,065 miles

AXLE CORRODED

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER BADLY CORRODED

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 109,453 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,460 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,055 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 97,030 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,572 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,165 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 86,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,218 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside wiper blade is deteriorated

offside wiper blade is deteriorated

oil leak

steering rack inner joints are worn

Fail 11 Jan 2016 81,217 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside wiper blade is deteriorated

offside wiper blade is deteriorated

oil leak

steering rack inner joints are worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,642 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres inner side walls cracking

Fail 31 Dec 2013 70,274 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,274 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,681 miles

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,615 miles

handbrake feels rough

perishing to os front & ns rear tyres os rear worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 55,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

handbrake feels rough

perishing to os front & ns rear tyres os rear worn

Fail 19 Oct 2009 51,924 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes worn

rear tyres perishing os front worn

slight play in rack

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,924 miles

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

front brakes worn

rear tyres perishing os front worn

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,962 miles

boots split on ball joints and os antiroll link

rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2008 45,960 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boots split on ball joints and os antiroll link

handbrake operation feels rough

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2007 38,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,850 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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DU51 NXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NXR, 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 NXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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