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DG51 GYK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,325 mi
Last recorded54,325 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 GYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 54,318 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 51,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,300 miles

Offside Rear slight partial failure on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2017 44,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

engine rattle/noise checked oil before test ok..

internal headlamp adjuster switch inop..

n/s/r fog lamp inop lamp a bit loose in bumper.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 44,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc security clip come off.... (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster only adjusts lamp up so far then stops (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

engine rattle/noise checked oil before test ok..

internal headlamp adjuster switch inop..

n/s/r fog lamp inop lamp a bit loose in bumper.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,571 miles

hand brake only just pulled figures

Fail 7 Sep 2016 41,565 miles

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

hand brake only just pulled figures

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

ns mirror loose

Fail 2 Sep 2015 35,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

ns mirror loose

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,122 miles

Engine Oil Level On Minimum!!

Rear Exhaust box Deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2014 29,122 miles

Engine Oil Level On Minimum!!

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

Rear Exhaust box Deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,672 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,531 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,974 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,169 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,451 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,609 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,377 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 15,381 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 GYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG51 GYK registered?

DG51 GYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is DG51 GYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 GYK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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