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DG51 FFW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,341 mi
Last recorded59,341 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,341 miles

condition rear section exhaust

offside rear spring corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,514 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 56,514 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,136 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 54,136 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,065 miles

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

front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,285 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 48,285 miles

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,777 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,829 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 41,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 336,924 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 33,924 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,914 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,749 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 FFW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

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

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