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DU51 NKH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

113,049 mi
Last recorded113,049 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 113,049 miles

osf door mirror broken

Fail 11 Feb 2022 113,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

osf door mirror broken

Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,964 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 105,954 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2020 101,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,533 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 98,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drivers seat back slightly damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 98,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front drivers seat back slightly damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,381 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,638 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,515 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2015 83,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,926 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre low

Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,924 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake binding

offside front tyre low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,180 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 74,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,306 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 69,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre pipe leaking

offside cv joint clicking

offside rear tyre cracked due to age

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,997 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,216 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 53,216 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre cracked due to age of tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,980 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 44,980 miles

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

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

gear linkage worn

Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,590 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,022 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 NKH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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