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DU51 UGE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,868 mi
Last recorded121,868 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 121,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 121,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 110,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr tyre has nail in it and minor cut to sidewall.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 110,396 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr tyre has nail in it and minor cut to sidewall.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,461 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,498 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,461 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,360 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,360 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,945 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

Fail 26 Sep 2009 61,945 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,372 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front antiroll bar link dust cover split

Fail 24 Sep 2008 53,370 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front antiroll bar link dust cover split

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre on 4mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm in centre

Fail 20 Sep 2007 45,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre on 4mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm in centre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,375 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear silencer heavly corroded and blowing

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 UGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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