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DY51 YVU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,486 mi
Last recorded99,486 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 YVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,486 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 92,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyre 3mm, also wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute side repeater (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 9 Oct 2023 90,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute side repeater (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,442 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 89,434 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,939 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,939 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,348 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,433 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape nail in tread.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,167 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,049 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 86,047 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,634 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 75,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,890 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,902 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES WEARING

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,257 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre lightly wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,411 miles

Front pads starting to wear.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,331 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 36,623 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,623 miles

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

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 YVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

DY51 YVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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The MOT history for DY51 YVU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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