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DG51 WMF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,607 mi
Last recorded115,607 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 WMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 115,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system excessively rough Dangerous (2.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,718 miles

EML on

Fail 20 Dec 2017 109,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,966 miles

both front coil springs corroded

engine has oil leaks

exhaust centre section corroded

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on both front flexi brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight deteriation on exhaust front pipe flexi

Fail 28 May 2015 103,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust front section corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

Pass 28 May 2015 103,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust front section corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

Pass 29 May 2014 101,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside door mirror glass slight damage

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

engine mangement light on

exhaust centre section corroded

slight wear in both front antiroll bar links

Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front coil springs corroded

engine mangement light on

exhaust centre section corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

slight wear in both front antiroll bar links

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine mangement light on

nearside front driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,326 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slight damage

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,246 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 55,246 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 38,337 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

all tyre pressures were 15 psi or below

engine oil level was b elow minimum

Fail 10 Mar 2007 38,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

all tyre pressures were 15 psi or below

engine oil level was b elow minimum

Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,984 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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 WMF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WMF, 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 WMF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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