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DG51 OKV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 OKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,667 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,395 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 94,613 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 91,207 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 91,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,268 miles

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

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

engine light on

engine rattling

evidence of oil in the water system

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,297 miles

Boith inner steering arms have slight free play at ball joint fixing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,819 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres on 3mm

damage on wheel trims

engine noisey

movemnt in n/s/f steering arm inner joint

n/s/r indicator showing white light

oil residue on engine

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,134 miles

engine noisey, oil on engine/gearbox, play in gear linkage, front brake pads worn low, slight play in front link arms, play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 9 Apr 2011 72,928 miles

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

engine noisey, oil on engine/gearbox, play in gear linkage, front brake pads worn low, slight play in front link arms, play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,377 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 64,171 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brake discs lipped and wornslight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2009 57,808 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 46,389 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

movement in near side and off side steering rack

near side front tyre perished

near side inner drive shaft gater split

Pass 16 Dec 2005 32,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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 OKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OKV, 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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What year was DG51 OKV registered?

DG51 OKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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