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DK51 VEM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,793 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,273 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,004 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,391 miles

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

Rear silencer in a delapidated condition but not leaking.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,005 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2012 77,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,650 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,894 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,128 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 68,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,485 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 59,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,676 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 49,670 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 49,305 miles

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

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

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

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 VEM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK51 VEM registered?

DK51 VEM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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