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DV51 UUY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,903 mi
Last recorded114,903 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 UUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 114,903 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, floor and rear axle mounting excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength swivel mounting area of rear beam axle corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion inc rear axle beam, floor under sills,rear springs upper mount to floor,front lower wishbones heavy corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2019 114,595 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central silencer deteriorating badly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Note, rear brake efficiency low.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion on underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,024 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

n/s rear inner wheel arch & sill end corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2018 114,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder 175/65/14 82T

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 111,258 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill shut (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder 175/65/14 82T

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,050 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 104,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,714 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 101,713 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,584 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 98,579 miles

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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 95,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,939 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,144 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,171 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Jul 2009 81,134 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,008 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 75,800 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,593 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,593 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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DV51 UUY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV51 UUY, 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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DV51 UUY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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