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DU51 TEJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,752 mi
Last recorded124,752 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 TEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 124,752 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 124,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,902 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 114,902 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,527 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,559 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,559 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 57,853 miles

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

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

inner faces on front brake discs pitting

rear tyres perrishing slightly on sidewalls

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,853 miles

inner faces on front brake discs pitting

rear tyres perrishing slightly on sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 49,515 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 37,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread that does not reach the cords

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread that does not reach the cords

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,174 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate.

Fail 17 Aug 2006 31,174 miles

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

Note; Old type gearlinkage fitted.

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 TEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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