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DY51 MBF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,042 mi
Last recorded38,042 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 MBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 38,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,035 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,802 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 37,800 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,424 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 37,424 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,958 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,127 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,455 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,739 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,673 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 MBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MBF, 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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What year was DY51 MBF registered?

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

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