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DE51 XEM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,250 mi
Last recorded99,250 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 99,250 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 99,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,661 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2012 78,442 miles

Coolant leak

Engine light on

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,442 miles

Coolant leak

Engine light on

Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,236 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported

Rear wiperblade worn

Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,915 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 56,914 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 47,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,425 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 38,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,440 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 26,854 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 26,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XEM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

DE51 XEM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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