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DU51 VFZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,014 mi
Last recorded101,014 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 101,014 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre slight out of shape on inner edge

signs of slight corrosion on steering and suspension components

signs of slight cracking in tread pattern on offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2016 98,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre signs of slight cracking and wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 98,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre signs of slight cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 96,693 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 94,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front subframe rusting

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,322 miles

front subframe rusting

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,980 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

both rear tyres cracking

coolant level low

n/s front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split slightly

screw in n/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2013 90,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

both rear tyres cracking

coolant level low

n/s front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split slightly

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,018 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 88,018 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 83,966 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 83,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre is perished on side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,294 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,056 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 75,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Steering rack has slight play on the nearside

Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,374 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 71,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 67,182 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 67,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 60,860 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 60,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 56,375 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 56,375 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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 VFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 December 2001.

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