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DY51 JYB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,530 mi
Last recorded123,530 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 123,530 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front suspension bushes worn.

Left hand rear fog lamp lens cracked.

Left hand wiper blade worn.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Sidewall damage on left hand front tyre.

Slight play in right hand end of steering rack.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 123,530 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front suspension bushes worn.

Left hand rear fog lamp lens cracked.

Left hand wiper blade worn.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Sidewall damage on left hand front tyre.

Slight play in right hand end of steering rack.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 123,380 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven application of rear brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,003 miles

Front to back metal brake pipe clip broken.

Handbrake lever stiff to operate.

Left rear fog lamp showing white light to rear.

Metal brake pipes corroded with surface corrosion all round.

Windscreen is scratched all over.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 114,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Front to back metal brake pipe clip broken.

Handbrake lever stiff to operate.

Left rear fog lamp showing white light to rear.

Metal brake pipes corroded with surface corrosion all round.

Windscreen is scratched all over.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,628 miles

Both rearmost bushes worn on front lower arms.

Left hand mirror glass missing.

Left rear fog lamp showing white light to rear.

Play in left hand end of steering rack.

Slight play in both drive shafts.

Slight play in steering wheel.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 101,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rearmost bushes worn on front lower arms.

Left hand mirror glass missing.

Left rear fog lamp showing white light to rear.

Play in left hand end of steering rack.

Slight play in both drive shafts.

Slight play in steering wheel.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 90,422 miles

Advise rattle for engine.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 90,284 miles

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

Advise rattle for engine.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 68,746 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

play detected in steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2007 68,746 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

play detected in steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2007 65,266 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,266 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 43,176 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight movement in both rear wheel bearings, recommend adjustment.

Pass 13 Sep 2005 43,176 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

Rear wiper blade split

Slight movement in both rear wheel bearings, recommend adjustment.

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 JYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JYB, 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 JYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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