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DG51 DFN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,401 mi
Last recorded102,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 102,401 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 102,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,568 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,280 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,858 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,594 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,889 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 73,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,682 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 69,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,193 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,235 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 57,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,985 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 46,245 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 46,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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DG51 DFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG51 DFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG51 DFN registered?

DG51 DFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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