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DY51 CAX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,414 mi
Last recorded85,414 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 CAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,162 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 79,162 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,266 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 73,259 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,597 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,597 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter very rusty {advise change}

Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,478 miles

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)

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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DY51 CAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DY51 CAX, 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 DY51 CAX registered?

DY51 CAX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DY51 CAX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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