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DY51 DHV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,383 mi
Last recorded135,383 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 DHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 135,383 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn has noise when fully locked (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn has noise when in fully locked postion (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment bracket [subframe mount] (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear suspension ,brake and steering components have general surface corrosion

o/s and n/s headlamp outer plastic covers have general deterioration ,not effecting light output

rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

steering column/motor has slight internal noise

Fail 26 Sep 2017 135,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch [end of outer sill] (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn has noise when fully locked (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn has noise when in fully locked postion (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment bracket [subframe mount] (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear suspension ,brake and steering components have general surface corrosion

o/s and n/s headlamp outer plastic covers have general deterioration ,not effecting light output

rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

steering column/motor has slight internal noise

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 121,126 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside rear floor to sill has corrosion at suspension mount area

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak to engine

Fail 28 Sep 2015 121,126 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside rear floor to sill has corrosion at suspension mount area

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leak to engine

Pass 15 Sep 2014 114,186 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

front and rear suspension and brake components have surface corrosion

front brake discs have general wear

rear exhaust box has heavy surface corrosion

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2014 114,186 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

front and rear suspension and brake components have surface corrosion

front brake discs have general wear

rear exhaust box has heavy surface corrosion

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box has deterioration

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear suspension and brake components have surface corrosion

o/s front tyre has fatique cracks on tread area

Fail 7 Sep 2012 99,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear suspension and brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,369 miles

engine noisey

front brake discs minor wear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 80,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,370 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,146 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,225 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 DHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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