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DY51 DJD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,855 mi
Last recorded93,855 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 DJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 93,855 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 92,745 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 91,412 miles

Front exhaust slight damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 91,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front exhaust slight damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 89,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 82,772 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,998 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,722 miles

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

front and rear number plates slighty faded

nearside front drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 17 Aug 2010 48,710 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front and rear number plates slighty faded

nearside front drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 18 Sep 2009 43,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust centre pipe and backbox corroded

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,347 miles

exhaust centre pipe and backbox corroded

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,793 miles

Both noplates seperating

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 37,793 miles

Both noplates seperating

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,308 miles

f/n/s tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 18 Sep 2007 32,308 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

f/n/s tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 29 Sep 2006 28,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres 3mm

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,930 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2005 24,998 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 24,998 miles

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

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 DJD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DJD, 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 DJD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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