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DG51 FFU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,788 mi
Last recorded105,788 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,788 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 105,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,320 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,316 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

signs grease n/s/f inner drive gaiter suggest regrease/repair

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,325 miles

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

off side front tyre 2mm

Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,325 miles

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

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

off side front tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,567 miles

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

front tyres slight edge wear

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,468 miles

engine oil slightly down

near side rear brake light suspect contact

Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,452 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,678 miles

exhaust rear corrosion small leaks

front brake pads low

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 FFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

DG51 FFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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