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DY51 LZN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,211 mi
Last recorded110,211 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 LZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 110,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manafold bolt broken slight leak (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 110,211 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white and lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to manafold bolt broken slight leak (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,331 miles

slight play inner track rod on steering rack

Fail 21 Dec 2015 98,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hanbrake cable on quadrant (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable on quadrant (3.5.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play inner track rod on steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,567 miles

Oil leak

hand brake cable corroded

rear tyres perished

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,324 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2013 85,324 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Advise both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,554 miles

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

centre exhaust slight blow

nearside front wing moulding loose

rear tyres tread uneven

Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,554 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust slight blow

nearside front wing moulding loose

rear tyres tread uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,660 miles

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

centre exhaust rusty and slight blow

Fail 22 Jul 2011 64,660 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rusty and slight blow

Fail 21 Jul 2010 56,292 miles

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

centre exhaust section has slight blow

noise from steering column, rack, but no play detected, advise inpsection & check tightness of column u/j bolts

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,292 miles

centre exhaust section has slight blow

noise from steering column, rack, but no play detected, advise inpsection & check tightness of column u/j bolts

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,575 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,080 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 49,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,988 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,389 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 39,389 miles

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

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

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 LZN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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