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DY51 KFW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,913 mi
Last recorded81,913 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 KFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,977 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 74,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn bald inner shoulder

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,163 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,804 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,010 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 61,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,984 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,521 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 54,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front tie bar link dust covers detriorated

oil presure switch leaking

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,477 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front tie bar link dust cover deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2008 46,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front tie bar link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,989 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 36,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,072 miles

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

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

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

advise nail in offside rear tyre

advise offside front tyre is perished

Pass 12 Oct 2005 24,834 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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DY51 KFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY51 KFW, 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 KFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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