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DE51 VXS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,955 mi
Last recorded154,955 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 VXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 154,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front bumper damaged not likely to cause any harm

rear window loose

Fail 2 Nov 2021 154,955 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front bumper damaged not likely to cause any harm

rear window loose

Pass 23 Oct 2020 150,560 miles

Rear window screen rattle loose window

Pass 21 Oct 2019 141,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 130,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,639 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 116,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Valve stem seriously misaligned Trim fouling onto valve stem (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned Trim fouling onto valve stem (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned Trim fouling onto valve stem (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned Trim fouling onto valve stem (4.1.D.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi starting to split (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side starting to corrode (3.5.1i)

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

near side and off side front steering inner joint slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,393 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 102,393 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,056 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear silencer heatshield adrift

timing chain noisy

Fail 26 Oct 2013 95,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear silencer heatshield adrift

timing chain noisy

Pass 30 Oct 2012 88,933 miles

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

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 88,930 miles

Offside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,089 miles

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

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,547 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 69,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,050 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,991 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,916 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 48,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 42,635 miles

osf damaged

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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DE51 VXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DE51 VXS, 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 DE51 VXS registered?

DE51 VXS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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