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DK51 TAU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,918 mi
Last recorded112,918 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 TAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 112,918 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 112,815 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 107,701 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 102,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 102,685 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,388 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 95,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,534 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 87,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,413 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 72,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 72,305 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 68,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,687 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 40,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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DK51 TAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DK51 TAU, 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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DK51 TAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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