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DE51 XAT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,266 mi
Last recorded72,266 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,266 miles

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components, exhaust, brakes etc. showing slight age relation corrosion

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are corroded/ worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE: both front inner steering rack joints have play ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns/f drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ADVISE: ns/f headlight lens is misting up (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 70,816 miles

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion on them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: both front inner and outer brake pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are corroded/ worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE: both front inner steering rack joints have play ()

Fail 21 Jun 2021 70,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken os/r coil spring is broken (top coil) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn os/f lower drop link has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator bulbs flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear inner wheel arches have corroded excessively and holed within the prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion on them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: both front inner and outer brake pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake discs are corroded/ worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE: both front inner steering rack joints have play ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,146 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 69,146 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,285 miles

front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges and devoid of tread

Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,254 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 55,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,515 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 53,514 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,004 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 51,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Jun 2012 48,060 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 48,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,900 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s front tyre cracks to inner side wall

Fail 21 Jun 2011 44,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s rear tyre cracked in sidewalls

Fail 23 Jun 2010 42,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,956 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 39,955 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 28,998 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,600 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 18,524 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 18,384 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)

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 XAT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DE51 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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