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DG51 HDO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

42,012 mi
Last recorded42,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 42,012 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 42,012 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 41,188 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 40,330 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 40,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 38,323 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 38,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 36,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 36,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,038 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,813 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 33,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,326 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,563 miles

both rear tyres are perrished (14 years old)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,284 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,938 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 23,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,551 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 7 Aug 2009 23,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,847 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 22,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,417 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 HDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HDO, 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 HDO registered?

DG51 HDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is DG51 HDO safe to buy?

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