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DG51 EPP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,622 mi
Last recorded67,622 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 EPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,622 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyres, o/s & n/s slight cracks

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyres, o/s & n/s slight cracks

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,138 miles

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

drivers seat tilt leaver missing

enging noisey , poss eng chain.

n/s front steel road wheel fitted

o/s rear tyre has slight cracks

slight play and roughness at steering wheel

slight play at front outer steering rack ends

Fail 8 Sep 2014 64,138 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

drivers seat tilt leaver missing

enging noisey , poss eng chain.

o/s rear tyre has slight cracks

slight play and roughness at steering wheel

slight play at front outer steering rack ends

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,775 miles

hand brake cables very rusty sttel wheel fitted nsf

Fail 18 Sep 2013 60,774 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

hand brake cables very rusty sttel wheel fitted nsf

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,790 miles

coolant low. rear hand brake cables rusty, osr tyre small cracks

Fail 15 Aug 2012 56,790 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant low. rear hand brake cables rusty, osr tyre small cracks

Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,674 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

timing chain noisey, hand brake cables rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2011 53,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

timing chain noisey, hand brake cables rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,457 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 19 Jul 2010 49,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,891 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,114 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 38,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,100 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,282 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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DG51 EPP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 EPP, 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 DG51 EPP registered?

DG51 EPP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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