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DU51 VKR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,907 mi
Last recorded143,907 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 143,907 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front inner tyre edge wear

Pass 12 Sep 2016 139,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 132,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 132,862 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 121,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,554 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 110,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,498 miles

both inner stg rack joints worn !!!!!

Fail 23 Sep 2010 79,487 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

both inner steering rack joints worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,966 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,832 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 54,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,788 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 46,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VKR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VKR, 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 DU51 VKR registered?

DU51 VKR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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