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DG51 FGF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

79,985 mi
Last recorded79,985 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 79,985 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower wheel arch and upper inner arch fuel filler area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

vehicle underside rear end has heavy corrosion in places

Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,088 miles

Corrosion around rear upper spring seat and axle mount areas both sides

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion inner wheel arch fuel filler neck area + inside fuel flap around fuel filler

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

Rear Axle rusty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 78,088 miles

Corrosion around rear upper spring seat and axle mount areas both sides

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion inner wheel arch fuel filler neck area + inside fuel flap around fuel filler

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

Rear Axle rusty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,792 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axel is very corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 76,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel is very corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel is corroded

Rear flexible brake hoses bferrules are corroded ns and os

Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has popped out of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axel is corroded

Rear flexible brake hoses bferrules are corroded ns and os

Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 70,916 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,914 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,278 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 63,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,675 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,720 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,720 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,609 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,191 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,984 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear tyres are different speed ratings.

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,661 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 35,661 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 FGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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