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DU51 NFM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,860 mi
Last recorded147,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 147,860 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 125,295 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 125,262 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 124,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 116,970 miles

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

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

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2014 116,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 112,657 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 112,633 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 112,612 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,470 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroided

rear tyres slight cracking to side walls

replace wiper blades soon

Pass 13 Aug 2011 91,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,890 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 82,890 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar rubber split

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,825 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 75,816 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,231 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 57,726 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 57,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 46,273 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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DU51 NFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DU51 NFM, 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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DU51 NFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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