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DY51 CYO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,457 mi
Last recorded90,457 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 CYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,457 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 90,457 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,589 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,262 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 71,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,283 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 63,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,585 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 54,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,662 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,058 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,380 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 37,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,336 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 21,401 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,401 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 14,685 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 CYO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CYO, 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 CYO registered?

DY51 CYO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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