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DG51 WEA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,148 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine management lamp on

exhaust in poor condition/corroding, slight blow at centre and 1x rear exhaust mount fractured

hand brake travel

intermittent wiper speed fault

nearside front tyre outer edge worn and general wear @2mm (limit 1.6mm )

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorating

offside front and nearside rear tyre wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight play at upper steering wheel/column

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,459 miles

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

Centre exhaust system badly corroded and blowing.

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

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

both number plates in poor condition.

engine management light illuminated.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

vehicle handbrake has travel and poor action.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 85,459 miles

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

Centre exhaust system badly corroded and blowing.

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

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

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

both number plates in poor condition.

engine management light illuminated.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

vehicle handbrake has travel and poor action.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,367 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,479 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 66,479 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,137 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake cables frayed in plastic guides

Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,842 miles

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

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake cables frayed in plastic guides

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,364 miles

rear wiper incomplete

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,950 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 46,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 19,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,639 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,369 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 40,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,499 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,246 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 35,246 miles

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

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

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

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 WEA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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