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DG51 OOV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,301 mi
Last recorded100,301 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 100,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 100,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,688 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

temporary repair to drivers door mirror

Pass 9 Aug 2014 82,357 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 82,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,900 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 76,879 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 69,032 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 63,613 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,535 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 51,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 46,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,269 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 38,169 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to wear blocks in center of tread.renew a.s.a.p.

o/s/f tyre very close to limit advise new a.s.a.p.

rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

rear service and hand brake poor advise investigation.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,990 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing 0n inner edge.

rear and center exhaust box corroding and slight blow.

slight weep of grease from o/s/f outer c/v boot.

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 OOV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OOV, 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 OOV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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