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DG51 OSE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,055 mi
Last recorded103,055 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 103,055 miles

Offside Front tyre perrishing on sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 103,055 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perrishing on sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 98,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 92,537 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 92,537 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 87,266 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 82,109 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 82,109 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2012 76,221 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 76,221 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 70,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread area

Pass 19 May 2011 70,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread area

Pass 25 May 2010 64,894 miles

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

water pump slightly leaking

Pass 21 May 2009 58,892 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 58,892 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 53,239 miles

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

slight cut in front near side tyre

Fail 22 May 2008 53,238 miles

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

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

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

dent in front near side wheel

slight cut in front near side tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,116 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,571 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 34,728 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 OSE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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