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DG51 FFB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 98,218 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 86,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 86,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,546 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 72,274 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 57,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 38,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,818 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,945 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,953 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 26,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,390 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,025 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,853 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,991 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,570 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,847 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 22,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,687 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 27,687 miles

Nearside Front 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 FFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

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

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