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DU51 UXW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,361 mi
Last recorded52,361 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 UXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,361 miles

pas steering column is easy one way and stiffer the other way

Fail 6 Feb 2013 52,353 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

pas steering column is easy one way and stiffer the other way

Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,642 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 47,634 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slight water ingress

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,554 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split at ends

near side outer cv boot perrished

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Dec 2008 36,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split at ends

center exhaust heat shield loose

near side outer cv boot perrished

off side rear tyre perrished

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

near side rear tyre perrished.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 27,991 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 27,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside mirror glass broken

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

Offside rear tyre has 2.5mm of tread left

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 23,064 miles

Condition of both front C.V. boots

Damage to nearside door mirror

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

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 UXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXW, 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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What year was DU51 UXW registered?

DU51 UXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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