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DG51 OWK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,033 mi
Last recorded142,033 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 142,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,669 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 129,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

engine misfire

Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,524 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 101,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 95,263 miles

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

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

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,308 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,040 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 79,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,640 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 61,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,968 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 55,578 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,975 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 39,718 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 31,847 miles

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

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 19 Sep 2005 31,847 miles

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

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

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