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DK51 ULB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Pink Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ULB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2013 72,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,682 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,617 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 68,563 miles

Nearside Inner Front 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,291 miles

Fuel Filter Corroding

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Edges

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel Filter Corroding

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Edges

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,487 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,658 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 32,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 21,007 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,007 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 ULB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Pink with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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