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DG51 OWD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,507 mi
Last recorded150,507 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 150,507 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2018 150,507 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2017 146,569 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Fail 6 Jan 2017 146,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part also mounting bracket broken away from body (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights worked for nearside ()

offside front tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 138,781 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 138,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 128,920 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 128,920 miles

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

indicator stalk insicure

rear foot brake just made requirements

Pass 13 Feb 2014 124,702 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres poor condtion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,616 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 118,616 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,503 miles

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

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

o/s reat wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,358 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 107,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 101,938 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 101,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 97,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 94,201 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 88,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 71,385 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 OWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

DG51 OWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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