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DG51 DFY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,529 mi
Last recorded69,529 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 69,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,440 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 66,439 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,114 miles

Front exhaust flexy failing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 63,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front exhaust flexy failing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,324 miles

NSF headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 57,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

NSF headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 44,373 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 44,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 40,488 miles

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2020 40,488 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,651 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,965 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 31,965 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,349 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 31,349 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,974 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear handbrake cables corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 27,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake cables corroded

slight noise from outer c.v joint on roadtest

Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,381 miles

handbrake cables corroded

slight noise from outer c.v joint on roadtest

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,137 miles

fuel filter corroded

offside outer c.v joint worn

oil leak

exhaust system corroded throughout

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

rear handbrake cables corroded

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,897 miles

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,043 miles

exhuast back box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 24,043 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhuast back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,759 miles

rear handbrake cables corroded

slight blow at centre exhaust section and exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 22,759 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear handbrake cables corroded

slight blow at centre exhaust section and exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

handbrake cables corroded

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Aug 2009 21,469 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

handbrake cables corroded

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,861 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 18,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,183 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 17,183 miles

Nearside Outer 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) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES deteriorated and becoming cracked

Chrome trim adrift on front grille

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 DFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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