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DY51 LZG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 LZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 103,245 miles

Milometer bulb not working

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 9 Oct 2010 103,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Milometer bulb not working

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2009 94,773 miles

Front registration plate is cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front INNER CV gaitor is split

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 87,133 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 87,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

damage to nearside rear floor pan

front number plate cracked and damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic melted onto exhaust

surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 21 Dec 2006 78,695 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 78,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 29 Sep 2005 57,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 57,974 miles

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

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 LZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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