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DF51 FDK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

125,232 mi
Last recorded125,232 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 FDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2017 125,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust pipe front of rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre rotation is wrong way (arrow on sidewall) (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer sidewalls have cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer tread wearing.

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking to inner and outer sidewalls.

Offside Rear Tyre has cut to outer sidewall.

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 113,493 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 113,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,084 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 105,084 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 93,878 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,054 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 87,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front in ner cv gaiter split

offside front outer cv gaiter twisted

Fail 7 Oct 2011 81,793 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front in ner cv gaiter split

offside front outer cv gaiter twisted

Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front in ner cv gaiter split

offside front outer cv gaiter twisted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,842 miles

Advise N/S/F inner cv boot split, recommend replacement to avoid any damage to drive shaft.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,842 miles

Advise N/S/F inner cv boot split, recommend replacement to avoid any damage to drive shaft.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper lower grill insecure

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

noise from engine

noise from upper steering column

offside + nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter leaking grease

Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,275 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing screen

o/s/f driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,084 miles

n/s/f mirrow damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,140 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 21,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 11,236 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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DF51 FDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DF51 FDK, 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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DF51 FDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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