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DY51 YYU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,472 mi
Last recorded96,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,472 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 96,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,879 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 90,876 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,359 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2014 87,349 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,817 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 82,817 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake cables failing

n/s/r tyre badly out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,112 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split open

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit + worn smooth on outter edge

o/s/r tyre perished

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,245 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm

Front brake disc's corroded on braking surface

N/s/f inner brake pad worn very low

n/s/f inner cv boot split and leaking grease

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,349 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 52,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 52,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,640 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 37,592 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,272 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 19,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 8,148 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 YYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYU, 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 YYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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