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DE51 VWG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,189 mi
Last recorded121,189 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 VWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 121,189 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 121,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 110,297 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 110,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,283 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tester reccomends that rear tyres are changed at the earliest oppertunity

Fail 10 Sep 2012 102,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tester reccomends that rear tyres are changed at the earliest oppertunity

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,875 miles

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

near side front inner c.v.joint gaiter split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,514 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,148 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,148 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,353 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 60,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,204 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,392 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)

near side rear wheel bearing has slitht play advice

Pass 22 Sep 2005 33,588 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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DE51 VWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE51 VWG, 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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DE51 VWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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