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DG51 GWY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,413 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2017 79,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,524 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,399 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,399 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,056 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,049 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,845 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 64,844 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,719 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,913 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK THE TOP RUBBER COVERING THE KNUCKLE JOINT IS INSECURE

FUEL FILTER AT THE REAR OFFSIDE IS CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA ??

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY CRACKED

STRONG ADVISE THE HAND BRAKE CABLE GOING O THE REAR OFFSIDE IS CORRODED IN THE CENTRE JUST BEFORE THE ADJUSTER

Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

FRONT NEARSIDE ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK THE TOP RUBBER COVERING THE KNUCKLE JOINT IS INSECURE

FUEL FILTER AT THE REAR OFFSIDE IS CORRODED

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA ??

OIL LOOKS TO BE STARTING TO LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE OIL PREASURE WARNING SWITCH

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY CRACKED

STRONG ADVISE FRONT SERVICE BRAKES RECORDED A IMBALANCE ON THEM AT 20%

STRONG ADVISE THE HAND BRAKE CABLE GOING O THE REAR OFFSIDE IS CORRODED IN THE CENTRE JUST BEFORE THE ADJUSTER

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,805 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 54,799 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,281 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,854 miles

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

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

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

mounting bolt on front and rear number plate should be coloured to the same colour as the plate

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,854 miles

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

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

mounting bolt on front and rear number plate should be coloured to the same colour as the plate

Pass 6 Sep 2005 36,646 miles

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

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 GWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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