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DG51 WFU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,680 mi
Last recorded88,680 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,680 miles

Nearside nearside track rod end worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn inside borderline

nearside inner c.v gaitor deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn inside borderline

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,001 miles

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

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

Slight huming noise from rear wheel bearings

Wear to nearside front & both rear tyres on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,737 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,314 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn to legal limit borderline pass

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,045 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,045 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,053 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,626 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,740 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 28,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

DG51 WFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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