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DG51 HFK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,203 mi
Last recorded84,203 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

wipers wont park in park position

Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,203 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

wipers wont park in park position

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

poor accident repair work done to o/s/f

Fail 22 Jun 2015 78,453 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

poor accident repair work done to o/s/f

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 70,786 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

corrosion present on fuel filter

front wiper blades split

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,571 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 64,571 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,562 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover is split

nearside front drive shaft inner boot split

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover is split

nearside front drive shaft inner boot split

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 53,333 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 48,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 47,162 miles

slight cracking in offside and nearside tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 18 Jun 2007 47,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight cracking in offside and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,948 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 39,914 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2005 33,916 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 33,916 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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 HFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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