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DY51 CBU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,155 mi
Last recorded95,155 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2022 95,155 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat back not locking on o/s but seat back secure

Pass 22 Apr 2021 89,142 miles

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,919 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 85,919 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 78,172 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 69,875 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil level low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,866 miles

Both front brake disc worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 61,866 miles

Both front brake disc worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 55,256 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blades split

rear tyres starting to perish

wear on front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,656 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 50,656 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,290 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 47,290 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,882 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 41,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,178 miles

Offside front tyre getting close to limit (2mm)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a gouge in outer sidewall. No cords/ply showing

Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,363 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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DY51 CBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CBU, 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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DY51 CBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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