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DU51 UTC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,944 mi
Last recorded133,944 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,944 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner rackends (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear outer sill carroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 130,510 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack ball end

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

knock on steering

Fail 10 Nov 2015 130,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack ball end

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

knock on steering

Pass 20 Oct 2014 126,309 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 126,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 121,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust sheild loose rea to floor

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Nov 2013 121,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust sheild loose rea to floor

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,552 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 111,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 103,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 103,241 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 93,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,582 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 84,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 41,063 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 41,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake fluid low

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

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 UTC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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