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DU51 OYZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

47,225 mi
Last recorded47,225 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 OYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 47,225 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 46,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perrished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 46,627 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts badley faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil preasure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perrished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,263 miles

Rear subframe corroded and weak

Fail 11 Mar 2019 45,263 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts faded no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded and weak

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,781 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 43,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,210 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 42,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,801 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Apr 2015 39,373 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,373 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,190 miles

mists of oil lower engine area

n/s/r metal brake from flexi to wheel cylinder starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre age cracks 155/80/13

Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,784 miles

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2013 36,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,328 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,684 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,475 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 31,460 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,484 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,313 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 26,313 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,871 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 OYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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