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DY51 YXL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,242 mi
Last recorded127,242 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 127,242 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bothe side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,937 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 125,937 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 124,407 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 124,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,264 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 120,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 120,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 112,583 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 112,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 101,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,605 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 61,653 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,707 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 63,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,608 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,501 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 YXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 October 2001.

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