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DY51 VZZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,262 mi
Last recorded118,262 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 VZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 118,262 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 118,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 118,237 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat cover lose

Pass 26 Oct 2022 107,322 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 105,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2017 104,838 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 103,819 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 103,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 88,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 82,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,190 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper speed

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,650 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 54,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,301 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 38,237 miles

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

front no plate starting to discolour & cracked

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,237 miles

front no plate starting to discolour & cracked

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2006 32,573 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 32,573 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 VZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZZ, 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

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What year was DY51 VZZ registered?

DY51 VZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is DY51 VZZ safe to buy?

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