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DG51 WPL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,903 mi
Last recorded55,903 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 WPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

timing chain rattling

Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,388 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp beam image deteriorated

Oil leak ()

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 51,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp beam image deteriorated

Oil leak ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge nearly through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 44,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside very close to metal contact (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge nearly through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,557 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre cracked

timing chain noisey

Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre cracked

timing chain noisey

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,971 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

off side front headlamp cpver slight deteriation

off side front wing damaged

offside front headlamp pattern slight deteriation

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,308 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracking in tread grooves

off side front headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Fail 6 Sep 2011 34,086 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front screen scratched

knock in steering column operation no effected

near side front antiroll bar link gaitor deteriorated

near side rear tyre cracking in tread grooves

off side front headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated

off side front inner track rod end/steering rack slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,086 miles

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

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

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

front screen scratched

knock in steering column operation no effected

near side front antiroll bar link gaitor deteriorated

near side rear tyre cracking in tread grooves

off side front headlamp pattern slightly deteriorated

off side front inner track rod end/steering rack slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,220 miles

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

near side rear tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 8 Sep 2010 33,168 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,335 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 32,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,730 miles

exhaust corroded some leaks

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,481 miles

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,697 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 26,697 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 WPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc 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 WPL, 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 WPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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