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DY51 WYU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,253 mi
Last recorded117,253 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 117,253 miles

Both front antiroll bar linkage dust cover slightly damaged.Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 109,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 109,724 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,705 miles

near side indcater fast in limit

Fail 11 Sep 2010 92,635 miles

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

near side indcater fast in limit

Pass 16 Sep 2009 84,456 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 84,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,076 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 74,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 64,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,106 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 56,036 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

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 WYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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