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DU51 SZP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,981 mi
Last recorded114,981 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 SZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 114,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high reflector broken inside (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,560 miles

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 Oct 2015 107,548 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 May 2015 104,558 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 99,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2014 99,214 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2013 92,835 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 86,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 82,463 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 82,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Advise nearside inner cv boot split

Advise offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2010 78,820 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 14 May 2010 78,820 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 26 May 2009 75,218 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 75,104 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 68,065 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 67,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate marked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 49,230 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 49,230 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,816 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 30,808 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,953 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 SZP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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