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DE51 XBB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,160 mi
Last recorded108,160 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 108,160 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 108,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 105,363 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 105,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel tight to rotate

Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,444 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack end

Rear axle corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 102,434 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside slight play in steering rack end

Rear axle corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 100,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering column/ steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,020 miles

slight oil leak

steering coloum has play

Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

excess travel on handbrake lever

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,285 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,283 miles

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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 88,216 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust shield insecure

front discs pitted

ns inner cv boot split

rear tyres perrished

slight damage to os mirror

Fail 27 Oct 2012 88,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust shield insecure

front discs pitted

ns inner cv boot split

rear tyres perrished

slight damage to os mirror

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake discs pitted

ns inner cv boot split

ns rack gaitor twisted

osr brake binding

rear tyres perrished

slight play in rack ends

Fail 15 Oct 2011 84,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake discs pitted

ns inner cv boot split

ns rack gaitor twisted

osr brake binding

rear tyres perrished

slight play in rack ends

Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,921 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,726 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 66,656 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,004 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,522 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,294 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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DE51 XBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE51 XBB, 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 XBB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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