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GY51 DYW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,272 mi
Last recorded59,272 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 DYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 59,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 55,309 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 55,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,991 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,494 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 49,494 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 46,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,622 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 37,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,023 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 35,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 34,804 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 34,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,904 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 25,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,025 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,985 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,831 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,146 miles

off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey

Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,682 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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GY51 DYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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