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DF51 AHG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 AHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,703 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear service brake efficiency just met the requirments

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,774 miles

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

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

oil Leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 88,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

oil Leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,425 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,565 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracking in the outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracking in the outer sidewall

Pass 25 May 2013 66,200 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2013 66,200 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,357 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cenre section of the exhaust deteriorated

passenger front tyre starting to seperate in the outer sidewall

Fail 13 Jun 2012 65,357 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cenre section of the exhaust deteriorated

passenger front tyre starting to seperate in the outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,324 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,323 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,505 miles

Wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/rear tyre side walls cracking

o/s/rear wing damaged

slight damage to n/s/door mirror

Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f +o/s/f +o/s/r tyres side wall damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,733 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 47,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres perished

Pass 29 Dec 2005 34,502 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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DF51 AHG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF51 AHG, 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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DF51 AHG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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