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DU51 VVG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,442 mi
Last recorded80,442 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 80,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 71,954 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 71,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 70,407 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' near side (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,831 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,390 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,875 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 40,952 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,450 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear lamp assy

Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,348 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,441 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade showing signs of wear

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 VVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

DU51 VVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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