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DK51 YRR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 YRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 119,242 miles

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

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

fuel filter damp

Fail 7 Nov 2013 119,181 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,914 miles

HAND BRAKE JUST 17%

Fail 14 Aug 2012 91,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,572 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 86,572 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight age cracks on o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2010 82,062 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight age cracks on o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,921 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre age cracks on inside tyre wall

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,874 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 63,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 54,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 39,216 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 YRR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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