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DU51 RAX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 RAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 84,364 miles

Nearside Front head lamp lens faded

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

both rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2020 84,364 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp lens faded

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

both rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front to rear (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 79,272 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front to rear (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,699 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,010 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,961 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,515 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass taped up

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2013 56,166 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,166 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,701 miles

slight leak rear exhaust joint

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,928 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 52,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,523 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 47,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perrish on sidewalls & in tread block

grease around offside outter cv boot & hub unable to find hole in boot

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,672 miles

hairline cracks in inner and outer walls of both rear tyres. Cracks also in the tread of both rear tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,278 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,171 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 27,171 miles

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

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 RAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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