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DG51 HFJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,458 mi
Last recorded83,458 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,458 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 83,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,462 miles

Flexi pipe and centre box corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive front crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 80,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Flexi pipe and centre box corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive front crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in it

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,647 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,199 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 58,140 miles

1 x exhaust back box rubber missing

exhaust centre section slightly corroded and slight blow

front fog lights fitted, no switch?

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f drop link, upper boot slightly torn

play in gear linkage

service light on

timing chain noisy

Fail 29 May 2013 58,140 miles

1 x exhaust back box rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust centre section slightly corroded and slight blow

front fog lights fitted, no switch?

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f drop link, upper boot slightly torn

play in gear linkage

service light on

timing chain noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,485 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 44,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,823 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,803 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 26,908 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,972 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 23,926 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,782 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,049 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 13,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 8,414 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 HFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HFJ, 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 HFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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