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DG51 WLJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,579 mi
Last recorded55,579 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 WLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

wrong coil springs fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2015 37,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,577 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,177 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,445 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 20,879 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 18,926 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,085 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,491 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,325 miles

both front suspension lower arms inner bushs are separating

front disc pads are 70% worn

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,214 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 WLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

DG51 WLJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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