CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY51 LZO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,325 mi
Last recorded118,325 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 LZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 May 2014 118,325 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 118,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 116,306 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 116,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 113,673 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear Tyre cracking/perished

offside front Tyre cracking/perished

offside rear Tyre cracking/perished

Fail 30 May 2012 113,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear Tyre cracking/perished

offside front Tyre cracking/perished

offside rear Tyre cracking/perished

Fail 1 Jun 2011 111,429 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,429 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 108,695 miles

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

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 12 May 2010 108,695 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2009 100,093 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 100,093 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(strong advise) offside outer mirror cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,627 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 80,627 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,223 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,479 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 25 Nov 2006 52,388 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 3 Dec 2005 42,778 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 42,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY51 LZO 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 52.6%.

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 LZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY51 LZO?

You can check the full history of DY51 LZO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY51 LZO registered?

DY51 LZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is DY51 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 LZO shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY51 LZO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY51 LZO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.