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DG51 WDE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,913 mi
Last recorded48,913 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 46,318 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,014 miles

Battery security

Front no plate condition

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 45,010 miles

Offside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Battery security

Front no plate condition

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,333 miles

Engine light on

Nearside rear tyre tredline cracked and perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,118 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,248 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,246 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,815 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 33,814 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,302 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,188 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 24,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,652 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 WDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green 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 WDE, 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 WDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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