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DG51 HFM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,806 mi
Last recorded126,806 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 126,806 miles

Coolant leak ()

coolant bottle empty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 126,806 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

coolant bottle empty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,795 miles

offside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

slight play in steering

surface cracks to both rear tyres sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear service and parking brake readings slightly low. 23% rear brake imabalance.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 112,314 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear service and parking brake readings slightly low. 23% rear brake imabalance.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,864 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,864 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 99,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 99,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 93,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,834 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,477 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,477 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,459 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,727 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 HFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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