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DG51 XYZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,475 mi
Last recorded58,475 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,475 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 58,472 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,535 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 53,531 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 May 2016 47,986 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 47,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,429 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,741 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,634 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 34,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,491 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 31,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,923 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 28,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,413 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 XYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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