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DY51 KVL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,459 mi
Last recorded140,459 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 KVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 140,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 137,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Oil leak

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

slight play detected in steering rack and/or inner track rods

Pass 1 Feb 2013 126,239 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2013 126,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2012 112,117 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 105,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 93,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear backplate catching slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2010 93,083 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear backplate catching slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,506 miles

slight damage to offside rear fog light

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,645 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 49,645 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 40,224 miles

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

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 KVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVL, 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 DY51 KVL registered?

DY51 KVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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