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DY51 DOA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,984 mi
Last recorded70,984 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 70,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead/battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing showing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,398 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

steering UJ has slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2017 68,398 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

steering UJ has slight play

Pass 27 May 2016 62,094 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 62,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/battery tray (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 55,679 miles

o/s/r sill shut is corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 55,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r sill shut is corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,159 miles

handbrake cables are slightly frayed

windscreen has wiper marks on the n/s

Pass 28 May 2013 43,585 miles

both rear handbrake cables are starting to fray

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,743 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 37,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside and nearsid front tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,559 miles

o/s/f tyre is perished. exhaust is corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,181 miles

o/s/f tyre is getting perished

Fail 20 Sep 2010 34,181 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is getting perished

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,569 miles

centre exhaust box is corroded & has a slight blow

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,434 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,434 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 28,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres are perished

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 DOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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