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DG51 HFB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,291 mi
Last recorded68,291 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system & mounts corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,212 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,864 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 57,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,730 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 Aug 2014 47,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,351 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 42,349 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,360 miles

front brake hoses metal ends corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,653 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,653 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,772 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 32,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,487 miles

rear seatbelts not tested due to childseat being fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2009 30,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear seatbelts not tested due to childseat being fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,054 miles

front brake discs started to corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,841 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidwall perished

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,440 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 18,440 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 16,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 HFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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