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DY51 WYL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,503 mi
Last recorded161,503 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 161,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 161,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 160,390 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 152,334 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 152,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 140,350 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 140,079 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r fog light unit damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2011 127,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 115,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms slight play in ball joints

Fail 14 Sep 2010 115,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms slight play in ball joints

Pass 1 Oct 2009 103,657 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 103,657 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,464 miles

boot split on osf arb link

ns wiper split

rear number slightly defective

Fail 18 Sep 2008 90,464 miles

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

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

boot split on osf arb link

ns wiper split

rear number slightly defective

Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,526 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 WYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WYL, 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 WYL registered?

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

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