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DG51 FJK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,563 mi
Last recorded98,563 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,563 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 3 Dec 2020 98,563 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT MID AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MAY BE BLOCKED (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,663 miles

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LENS.S SCRATCHED AND DULL (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE HEAVILY RUSTED

Fail 10 Jun 2019 92,662 miles

Emissions not tested COOLANT LEVEL LOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

REAR AXLE HEAVILY RUSTED

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LENS.S SCRATCHED AND DULL (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,854 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT ON INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH VOID OF TREAD IN PLACES ON INNER EDGES 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,185 miles

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,743 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,692 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 72,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 65,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 59,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,293 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 49,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,279 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,118 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 36,113 miles

Offside 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 FJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FJK, 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 FJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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