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DY51 LZE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,245 mi
Last recorded34,245 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 LZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,245 miles

Front Lower slight / play / knock front steering column

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sub frame rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2018 34,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)

Front Lower slight / play / knock front steering column

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sub frame rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front head lamp lens slightly deteriorated / beam image slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front and rear brake pipes slightly deteriorated / rear covered in underseal

under side vehicle and components rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2017 32,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front head lamp lens slightly deteriorated / beam image slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front and rear brake pipes slightly deteriorated / rear covered in underseal

under side vehicle and components rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bad / cracking in between treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,378 miles

car is undersealed

Fail 9 Apr 2015 26,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

car is undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2013 24,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen scored

Pass 13 Oct 2012 20,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2011 17,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 17,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,515 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 16,510 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 15,308 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,070 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 14,048 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,562 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 12,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 11,890 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 LZE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZE, 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 LZE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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