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DU51 SZY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,657 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 100,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,430 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 74,769 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 74,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 62,372 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,665 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 31,310 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 31,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishind

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 SZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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