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DY51 CXL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,996 mi
Last recorded86,996 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 CXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 86,996 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,321 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,715 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 71,715 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 62,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,475 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 54,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,790 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 45,649 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,367 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 39,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,843 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 33,843 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,674 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 27,663 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,923 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 23,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 20,613 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 CXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY51 CXL registered?

DY51 CXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DY51 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 CXL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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