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AR51 DPK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,212 mi
Last recorded129,212 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 129,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 124,617 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 122,940 miles

front registration plate cracked

rocker cover gasket leaking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

suspect noise from lower steering column UJ

Fail 13 Jan 2017 122,929 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front registration plate cracked

rocker cover gasket leaking

suspect noise from lower steering column UJ

Pass 21 Jan 2016 117,389 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light stays on

smell of burning oil from engine bay - minor engine oil leak(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 112,027 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,157 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 100,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 94,728 miles

N/S No plate lamp dim

N/S inner c.v gaitor split.

N/S/F side light dim.

O/S/R tyre low inner edge.

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

Steering rack worn on both inner joints.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,199 miles

Oil leak

both front steering slight play

inner c/v boot leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,997 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 81,968 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,724 miles

fuel filter rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,700 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 55,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,772 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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AR51 DPK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AR51 DPK, 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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AR51 DPK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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