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DA51 KJU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,578 mi
Last recorded101,578 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 KJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,578 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2015 101,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front registration plate damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,479 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 98,455 miles

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 92,061 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,253 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 86,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 82,343 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,475 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 70,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play both rack end joints

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,001 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 59,998 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 14 Aug 2008 53,882 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,329 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 46,329 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 40,859 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,859 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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DA51 KJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DA51 KJU, 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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DA51 KJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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