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DG51 FFO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

74,218 mi
Last recorded74,218 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,218 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 74,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 72,961 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 72,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,724 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 71,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 313,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,023 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 69,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,443 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 66,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,699 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 62,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,387 miles

Front and middle Exhaust corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,387 miles

Oil leak

Front and middle Exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,296 miles

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

Nearside 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 high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,329 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 49,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,686 miles

n/s inner c.v boot split

Fail 15 Nov 2010 44,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s inner c.v boot split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,473 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brakes noisy when applied

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres are part worn

oil leak and oil dripping from pressure switch while running

wheel trim fitted to n/s/r and o/s/f

Fail 14 Dec 2009 38,473 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brakes noisy when applied

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres are part worn

oil leak and oil dripping from pressure switch while running

wheel trim fitted to n/s/r and o/s/f

Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,995 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyer worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,995 miles

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

offside front tyer worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2007 29,055 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 21,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,215 miles

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

Oil leak

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 FFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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