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DK51 VCN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,741 mi
Last recorded118,741 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 118,741 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 108,266 miles

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

advise both rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Jul 2012 108,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

advise both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,666 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 91,708 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 86,412 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 86,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 76,475 miles

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

enginge management light on

Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

enginge management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,239 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,637 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 VCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

DK51 VCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DK51 VCN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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