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DY51 YZM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,283 mi
Last recorded112,283 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 YZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres close to limits

corrosion on rear springs

damage to offside rear corner & fog light taped up

front brake pads & discs worn

offside front door mirror cracked & loose

offside front door step corroded

rear exhaust corroded & leaking

wipers worn

Pass 16 Apr 2012 105,207 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 105,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,152 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE UNDERCOVER TRAY INSECURE

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST WITHIN MOT LIMITS

REAR FUEL FILTER CORRODED

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE BADLY SCUFFED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

Fail 2 Nov 2010 95,150 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

FRONT OFFSIDE UNDERCOVER TRAY INSECURE

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST WITHIN MOT LIMITS

REAR FUEL FILTER CORRODED

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE BADLY SCUFFED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,840 miles

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Fail 8 Jul 2009 81,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 81,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear tyreside wall damaged

steering rack has slight play in it

Pass 5 Jan 2008 76,961 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 76,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 50,356 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 50,327 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. hazard lamp switch not marked as such. 2. rear seats not fitted

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 YZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YZM, 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 YZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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