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DY51 ZSX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,717 mi
Last recorded92,717 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 ZSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 92,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight perishing to the sidewall.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,593 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight perishing to the sidewall.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 88,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,593 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,735 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 68,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant low

Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,958 miles

N/S inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,958 miles

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

N/S inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 22 Sep 2010 47,713 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both outter cv boots seeping greese from clips but still secure

chip in windscreen outside swept area

front wiper motor/arms seizing up (going slow)

offside inner driveshaft boot leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,713 miles

both outter cv boots seeping greese from clips but still secure

chip in windscreen outside swept area

front wiper motor/arms seizing up (going slow)

offside inner driveshaft boot leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen not in A or B zones

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Sep 2009 41,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen not in A or B zones

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Sep 2008 36,305 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,305 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,680 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,283 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,233 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 ZSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

DY51 ZSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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