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DN51 FHY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,670 mi
Last recorded125,670 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 FHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 125,670 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 125,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil light staying on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 108,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 103,405 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 103,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 99,451 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 98,418 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 6 Dec 2008 92,979 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 92,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 86,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 86,746 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 77,128 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 77,128 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 62,868 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 62,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

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 FHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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