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DY51 YEU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,307 mi
Last recorded129,307 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 129,307 miles

Play in Nearside steering arm

Fail 2 Aug 2018 129,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in Nearside steering arm

Pass 2 Sep 2016 129,268 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 126,073 miles

slight play in os steering arm inner balljoint

Pass 11 Sep 2014 124,154 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 124,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,650 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,163 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 105,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 93,866 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,606 miles

electric power steering uneven assistance

Fail 5 Sep 2008 77,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 77,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,220 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside inner c/v boot leaking grease

Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,835 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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