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DE51 XAM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,988 mi
Last recorded92,988 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2020 92,988 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning heavy when turning to the right (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

nearside front and both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 91,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch of (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,946 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,328 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked

Brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,891 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,187 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,187 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,299 miles

Reverse lights in-op.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in both steering arms.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 69,299 miles

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

Reverse lights in-op.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in both steering arms.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,163 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 60,249 miles

Both rear tyres side wall perished.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play detected at o/s/f road wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,249 miles

Both rear tyres side wall perished.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play detected at o/s/f road wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,082 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,340 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,344 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,515 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,353 miles

some play in steering rack exhaust corroded

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 XAM 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 73.7%.

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 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 XAM, 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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DE51 XAM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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