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DG51 GWK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,330 mi
Last recorded93,330 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,330 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Rear shock absorbers corroding at base.

Slight roughness in rear wheel bearings.

front registration plate starting to fade.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads wearing.

Oil pressure switch leaking.

Rear shock absorbers corroding at base.

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight roughness in rear wheel bearings.

front registration plate starting to fade.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,307 miles

Outer cv gaiters perishing.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 87,507 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Slight play in offside front inner trackrod.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 87,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front brake pads wearing.

Slight play in offside front inner trackrod.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,680 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside outer cv gaitor perishing.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,680 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside outer cv gaitor perishing.

Water leak on cooling system.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,486 miles

Engine managment warning light on.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,013 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,179 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,102 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009
Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 52,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,588 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 22,220 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 GWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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