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DU51 VFD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 93,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 87,788 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 87,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 80,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s and o/s rusting (3.5.1b)

Rear n/s and o/s tyre cracking

Fail 2 May 2017 80,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s and o/s rusting (3.5.1b)

Rear n/s and o/s tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,457 miles

Offside Front nail in trye

Fail 1 Feb 2016 70,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front nail in trye

Pass 24 Dec 2014 70,434 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 70,325 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

exhaust fouling body

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,503 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,024 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,168 miles

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

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

small cracks o/s/rear tyre no cords showing

Fail 14 Dec 2011 55,156 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

small cracks o/s/rear tyre no cords showing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,306 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 47,286 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,149 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,675 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,495 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,325 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 22,428 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 VFD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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