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DY51 KHV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 KHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,504 miles

Offside Front brake hose ferrules corroding

Offside Front indicator fading

bodywork dmaged

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

engine light on

engine noise

front flex joint of exhaust breaking up

offside rear of outer sill corroding

play to steering column

play to steering rack

rear axle corroding

rotation noise to both rear wheels when spun

Fail 28 Mar 2018 106,504 miles

Offside Front brake hose ferrules corroding

Offside Front indicator fading

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bodywork dmaged

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

engine light on

engine noise

front flex joint of exhaust breaking up

offside rear of outer sill corroding

play to steering column

play to steering rack

rear axle corroding

rotation noise to both rear wheels when spun

Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,518 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

engine light on

nearside front inner tie arm of steering rack slight play

play to steering column behind covers

rear axle corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2017 105,210 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe corroded and holed around bolt fixings (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front coil springs corroding

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

engine light on

knocking inside steering rack

play to bot inner tie arms

play to steering column behind covers

rear axle corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,730 miles

mil light on

Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

mil light on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,864 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 99,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,049 miles

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

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2014 91,049 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2013 88,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 88,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 79,427 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 79,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,125 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 69,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,114 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,885 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 52,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,804 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,956 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 24,956 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 18,924 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 KHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KHV, 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 KHV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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