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DY51 VXX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,722 mi
Last recorded97,722 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 VXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,722 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

main beam head lights out of focus

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,689 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

off side rear coil spring weak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 89,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

off side rear coil spring weak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,870 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,076 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,600 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 63,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 56,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,076 miles

1 NO' PLATE LIGHT POOR OPERATION

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

PARKING BRAKE CABLES CORRODED

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,318 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 40,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 VXX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

DY51 VXX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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