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DU51 NKC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,424 mi
Last recorded111,424 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 111,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 108,786 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 101,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear exhaust rusty/flexy /box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,240 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hand brake lever has reserve travel

Fail 24 Aug 2023 90,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hand brake lever has reserve travel

Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,132 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 74,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,550 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2021 60,498 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Not correct coil / not sitting properly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2021 60,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,439 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,677 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,346 miles

Front windscreen wipers poor condition

N/s o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,761 miles

front windscreen washers poor spray

o/s rear handbrake cable has restricted movement

o/s rear wheel bearing has play

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,228 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,737 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,346 miles

windscreen washer pump dodgey

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,944 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,944 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,080 miles

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion + slight 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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DU51 NKC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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