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DU51 OBB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,405 mi
Last recorded104,405 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 OBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 104,405 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,771 miles

advise further check on offside front brake flexi feels like slight bulge but didnt get any worse under pressure

all tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres 3mm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heatshield rattles

offside front wheel warped

possable noisey water pump

slight play in offside front steering rack tie rod

Fail 30 Aug 2011 91,771 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

advise further check on offside front brake flexi feels like slight bulge but didnt get any worse under pressure

all tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres 3mm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heatshield rattles

offside front wheel warped

possable noisey water pump

slight play in offside front steering rack tie rod

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,427 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 85,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,574 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 36,961 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 OBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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