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DK51 UKN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,505 mi
Last recorded102,505 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 UKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 102,505 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 102,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,636 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 99,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,260 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both fronts discs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 1 Apr 2014 94,260 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both fronts discs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 87,319 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,584 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

1 off back box rubbers missing still secure

slight exhaust blow from downpipe flexi

Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,584 miles

Nearside 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)

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

1 off back box rubbers missing still secure

slight exhaust blow from downpipe flexi

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,838 miles

Timing chain noisy

Fail 25 Mar 2011 66,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear wiper blade split

Timing chain noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,809 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,281 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 56,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,277 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,849 miles

all brake pipes have been greased

nearside headlamp aim on limit(just ok)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 41,833 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all brake pipes have been greased

both front ball joint rubbers split

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

nearside headlamp aim on limit(just ok)

small amount of play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,069 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 35,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 27,368 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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DK51 UKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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