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GY51 DAU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,184 mi
Last recorded79,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,184 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

bonnet release mechanism worn

bonnet release mechanism worn

fuel filter corroded

wipers poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Spare tyre defective

fuel filter corroded

steering lock and ignition work independently of each other. steering lock still locks

Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,663 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

fuel filter corroded

steering lock and ignition work independently of each other. steering lock still locks

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,175 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,175 miles

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

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

slight play in rack

wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,542 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,541 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,404 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,555 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall,in a poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2008 49,551 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall,in a poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,581 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,117 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 35,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GY51 DAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY51 DAU, 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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GY51 DAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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