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GY51 DYO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,812 mi
Last recorded96,812 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,812 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,035 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 83,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,286 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads appear low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2014 68,286 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,882 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jul 2013 63,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,325 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,325 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,894 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,411 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,312 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,817 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,440 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 35,440 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,839 miles

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

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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GY51 DYO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DYO, 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 DYO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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