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DY51 DTU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,548 mi
Last recorded57,548 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,548 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 57,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 50,095 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear linkages worn

Rear n/plate slightly disfigured

Fail 4 Aug 2012 50,095 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear linkages worn

Rear n/plate slightly disfigured

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,054 miles

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

rear number plate just passable at time of test recomend imeadiate replacement

Fail 2 Aug 2011 44,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear number plate just passable at time of test recomend imeadiate replacement

Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,934 miles

rear number plate just passable recomend replacement

Fail 17 Aug 2010 41,934 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate just passable recomend replacement

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,815 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit at time of test just passable recomend imeadiate replacement

Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,815 miles

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

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

offside front tyre on legal limit at time of test just passable recomend imeadiate replacement

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 33,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,651 miles

front brake pads getting low recomend replacement

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Pass 22 Aug 2005 27,259 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 DTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DTU, 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 DTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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