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DU51 OUN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,320 mi
Last recorded84,320 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 OUN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,320 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,424 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 74,423 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,417 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 61,416 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,461 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 50,424 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,737 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2006 41,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

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 OUN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUN, 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 OUN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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