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DY51 XVS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,475 mi
Last recorded53,475 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 XVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,475 miles

Battery slightly loose

Noisey when driving

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,543 miles

Exhaust front flex joint damaged.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 44,543 miles

Exhaust front flex joint damaged.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,721 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 36,721 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,716 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 19,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,801 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 XVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

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

Is DY51 XVS safe to buy?

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