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DG51 GWM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,215 mi
Last recorded109,215 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s outer sill rusted

Fail 16 Jan 2019 109,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s outer sill rusted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,844 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Slight fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

Unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Jan 2017 101,996 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

unable to fully check metal brake pipes, coated in grease

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,114 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes - coated in grease

Fail 28 Jan 2016 97,114 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/s outer sill corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

Rear exhaust section corroded

Unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes - coated in grease

Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,542 miles

Both front anti roll bar links worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 85,542 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front anti roll bar links worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section poor/corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,910 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 72,910 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,346 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 67,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,048 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,481 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,247 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,805 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 GWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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