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DU51 VRM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,313 mi
Last recorded129,313 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 129,313 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 129,313 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 122,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,647 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 107,627 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,789 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 98,789 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

MIL light on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,773 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 83,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,266 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 73,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,714 miles

o/s parking brake brake a bit low effort

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,129 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 58,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 50,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,720 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 43,053 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,482 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,375 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 VRM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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