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DU51 SXG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,482 mi
Last recorded83,482 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 SXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,482 miles

both bottom arm bushes perishing

front no. plate slight disfigured

o/s front brake ferrule corroded

o/s front coil spring corroded

oil leak

slight play to steering system

Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,475 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both bottom arm bushes perishing

front no. plate slight disfigured

o/s front brake ferrule corroded

o/s front coil spring corroded

oil leak

slight play to steering system

Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,931 miles

o/s/f brake ferrule starting to corrode

slight noise to rear wheel bearings

slight noise to steering coloum

slight play to o/s/f link end

Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,927 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight noise to steering coloum

slight play to o/s/f link end

o/s/f brake ferrule starting to corrode

slight noise to rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,826 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,771 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 67,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,201 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre has splits to tread and sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,381 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 58,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 46,032 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Aug 2007 46,032 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Aug 2006 40,180 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 SXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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