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DY51 KBF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 KBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,125 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 78,123 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,706 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seat missing

Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,706 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seat missing

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,650 miles

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack ball end

Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,632 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack ball end

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,505 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front mirror damaged but still maintaining a clear veiw to the rear at the time of test also obligitory center mirror present.

Offside front mirror slightly insecure but still maintaining a clear veiw to the rear at the time of test.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

indicator stalk worn

Fail 17 Jun 2010 57,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front mirror damaged but still maintaining a clear veiw to the rear at the time of test also obligitory center mirror present.

Offside front mirror slightly insecure but still maintaining a clear veiw to the rear at the time of test.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

indicator stalk worn

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,879 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 50,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,400 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 39,725 miles

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

Nearside steering rack tie rod end has slight play.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,725 miles

Nearside steering rack tie rod end has slight play.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,552 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 36,552 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front wipers split

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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DY51 KBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel 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 DY51 KBF, 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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DY51 KBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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