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DG51 WLP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,389 mi
Last recorded136,389 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 WLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 136,389 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 136,384 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 135,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 134,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 134,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 134,232 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 134,230 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2011 132,242 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 132,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 130,063 miles

o/s/front brake disc advancing in corossion

Pass 3 Jun 2009 123,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 123,553 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 112,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seat backrest not tilting

Fail 16 Jun 2008 112,209 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seat backrest not tilting

Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,155 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s wishbone bush splitting

Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 39,525 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 39,525 miles

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

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

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 WLP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

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

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