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DY51 JYW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,963 mi
Last recorded128,963 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 JYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 128,963 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 128,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 120,557 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 120,553 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 112,974 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,277 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,273 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,469 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,844 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in steering rack/nearside

Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,681 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 52,676 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 45,041 miles

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

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 JYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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