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DG51 SZK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,039 mi
Last recorded87,039 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 SZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 87,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 86,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 81,555 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP SHOWING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE. ALSO DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,446 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP SHOWING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE. ALSO DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,750 miles

eml light on

rear tyres separating

Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,745 miles

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

eml light on

rear tyres separating

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,307 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,678 miles

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

eml ligth on

wear on discs

wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,678 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml ligth on

wear on discs

wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,009 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,853 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 49,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,069 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 37,069 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,333 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 SZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

DG51 SZK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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