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DG51 WCU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,315 mi
Last recorded101,315 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 WCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,315 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 94,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,676 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,296 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 83,295 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,496 miles

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

off side front drive shaft boot clip poor

Fail 12 Jul 2010 66,496 miles

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

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

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

off side front drive shaft boot clip poor

Fail 10 Jul 2009 59,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r number plate light poor contact

slight noise front coil springs small marks lower coils

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,227 miles

n/s/r number plate light poor contact

slight noise front coil springs small marks lower coils

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,784 miles

front brake discs/pads wear

front tyres inner edge wear

near side front sidelight suspect contact

Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,613 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 29,179 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 WCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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