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DK51 VZJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,295 mi
Last recorded127,295 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 127,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 127,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 122,093 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 122,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working blades not checked! (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 116,116 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 116,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,637 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,479 miles

cracking and perishing to offside rear tyre !!

frontr brake pads wearing low and front brake disc's wearing !!

Fail 23 Nov 2012 85,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cracking and perishing to offside rear tyre !!

frontr brake pads wearing low and front brake disc's wearing !!

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,908 miles

both rear tyres cracking to side walls and treads

nearside front anti roll bar bottom ball joint cover split

nearside rear road wheel inner rim slight disortion

offside front tyre inner edge slight wear

Pass 26 Nov 2010 64,968 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,504 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 44,499 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 24,763 miles

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

outer sills not checked due to body kit

Pass 8 May 2007 24,763 miles

outer sills not checked due to body kit

Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,254 miles

play to both rear wheel bearings.

slight leak from exhaust system.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 12,534 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 12,486 miles

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

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

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

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 VZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol 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 VZJ, 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 VZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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