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DK51 VHL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,287 mi
Last recorded141,287 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 141,287 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel ,sub-frame and chassis starting to showw signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 138,443 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame and axel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 135,547 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,733 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings rough

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,824 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/side front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Fail 25 Jul 2014 129,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/side front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2013 126,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 122,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 117,896 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 117,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 98,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 82,302 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,915 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 61,915 miles

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

rear exhaust box corrosion †fuel pipe o/s floor pulled forwards but secure †both rear tyres 2mm tread †front number plate fitted twisted

Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,438 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 50,438 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split blade †n/s windsceen damage †n/s washer 1 jet blocked †hard to get 1st and 2nd gear †corrosion rear exhaust section †front discs corrosion

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 VHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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