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DY51 WUW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,229 mi
Last recorded70,229 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 WUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 70,229 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,549 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,065 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,977 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,183 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 50,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,729 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 41,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 38,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,303 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,672 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,870 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 18,854 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 WUW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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