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DY51 YDW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,628 mi
Last recorded116,628 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 YDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 116,628 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f track rod end lock nut not fastened against track rod end

Fail 3 Jul 2014 116,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f track rod end lock nut not fastened against track rod end

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,778 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 105,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 97,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 91,282 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Slight play nsf steering arm

Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 78,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,886 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 YDW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

DY51 YDW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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