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DU51 UWT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,730 mi
Last recorded80,730 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 80,730 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipes front section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipes front section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,267 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Rear nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front inner rack end has slight play

Nearside front tyre scrubbed inside edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre scrubbed inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 73,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Coolant level low

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Rear nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front inner rack end has slight play

Nearside front tyre scrubbed inside edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre scrubbed inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,063 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 54,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,093 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 49,082 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,498 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

advance movement in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2011 42,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

advance movement in steering rack

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,385 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,414 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,327 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 26,327 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 21,477 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,477 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 UWT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UWT, 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 UWT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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