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DY51 THG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 118,069 miles

Offside inner steering arm joint as slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2018 118,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside inner steering arm joint as slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2017 110,426 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 110,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,319 miles

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm joint

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 8 Jul 2016 102,192 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red cracked (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm joint

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,130 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 94,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,252 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,252 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,732 miles

both front tyres low on edges

both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,732 miles

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)

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

both front tyres low on edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,883 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,120 miles

near side front link arm boot split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,120 miles

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

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

near side front link arm boot split

Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,520 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,736 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,834 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,955 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 23,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,368 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 THG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 THG, 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 THG registered?

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

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