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DK51 VDF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,960 mi
Last recorded72,960 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 72,960 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 72,960 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 72,531 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,105 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,682 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 71,682 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,244 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,325 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 57,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,431 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 46,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 42,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 42,902 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 42,902 miles

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

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

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

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 VDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

DK51 VDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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