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DG51 VZF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,634 mi
Last recorded36,634 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 36,634 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,177 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 34,123 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,590 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 33,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,463 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,326 miles

fuel filter corrded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,936 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering motor slightly defective light operation to the left and heavy to the right

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,926 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 29,924 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,805 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,786 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 24,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,407 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,969 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 17,421 miles

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

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 VZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

DG51 VZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is DG51 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 VZF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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