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DN51 FHO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,586 mi
Last recorded103,586 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 FHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,586 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 103,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 85,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f headlamp bracket broken

Fail 28 Aug 2013 77,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f headlamp bracket broken

Fail 15 Aug 2013 77,334 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,632 miles

Offside front seat will not fold forwards

Slight play in inner steering arms

Fail 14 Aug 2012 70,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

o/s/f seat will not fold forward

slight play in inner steering arms

up and down movement at steering wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,393 miles

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

inner c/v boot split on n/s/f

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,877 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,278 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 46,278 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,063 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,912 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,858 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2005 30,581 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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DN51 FHO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN51 FHO, 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 DN51 FHO registered?

DN51 FHO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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