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DK51 UDY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,012 mi
Last recorded156,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 UDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 156,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four shockers corroded

exhuast flexy pipe deteriated

o/s/r inner sill has bubble of corrsion

o/s/r sill has traces of boddy filler

Pass 17 Jan 2013 149,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2013 149,643 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2011 140,002 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 140,002 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 128,504 miles

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s steering rack inner ball joint slight play

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 128,504 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s steering rack inner ball joint slight play

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 113,718 miles

exhaust middle section is worn

exhaust rear section is corroded

oil leaks

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2009 113,555 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

EXHAUST BACK IS CORRODED

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION PIPE TO BOX IS SPLIT

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEEERING RACK

Fail 17 Dec 2008 103,757 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 103,757 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 98,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 94,371 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 94,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 UDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UDY, 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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What year was DK51 UDY registered?

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

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