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DY51 VZS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,939 mi
Last recorded96,939 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,939 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,613 miles

Front Seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe surface corroded at rear

Offside Track rod end slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,287 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,444 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 79,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,588 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 78,517 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,995 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 74,989 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,105 miles

o/s/f fog not working

Fail 31 Oct 2011 68,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f fog not working

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s inner c/v boot split

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,732 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clip broken on tank pipe

n/s front inner c/v boot split

Fail 22 Oct 2009 58,732 miles

Offside Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

clip broken on tank pipe

n/s front inner c/v boot split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,113 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 23 Oct 2008 53,020 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

N/S/Rear indicator slightly showing white

N/S/Rear tyre has deep cuts in tyre not showing cords

N/S/Rear tyre wheathering on side wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/Rear tyre weathering on side wall

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,486 miles

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

n/s/r tyre has split in edge of tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,644 miles

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

rear tyres pershing

Fail 27 Oct 2006 43,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear tyres pershing

Pass 26 Oct 2005 39,563 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 39,563 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 VZS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

DY51 VZS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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