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DU51 YHK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,406 mi
Last recorded125,406 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,406 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 125,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

knock/play in steering

Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,769 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 116,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,556 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 104,198 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 104,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,099 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2014 99,099 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,214 miles

tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,152 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 83,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,820 miles

rear tyres

slight knock from c.vjoints

Fail 1 Oct 2011 74,820 miles

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

rear tyres

slight knock from c.vjoints

Pass 2 Oct 2010 68,376 miles

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

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

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

front discs

rear tyres

slight knocking from c.v.joints

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,315 miles

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

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2008 51,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,007 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,585 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 YHK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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