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DE51 XEP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,759 mi
Last recorded70,759 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,759 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamp lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking. nearside rear also wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear beam axle and front subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 68,572 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 66,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,778 miles

advise rear brake check. noisy when being tested and requirements only just met

Fail 2 Feb 2018 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise rear brake check. noisy when being tested and requirements only just met

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,833 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 55,833 miles

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

Offside 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)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,113 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 51,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2014 45,475 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 Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease from inner clip area

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,770 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 35,770 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,783 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2012 27,783 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut in nearside rear tyre (on tread pattern)

nearside rear tyre perishing at tread edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing at tread edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,061 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 16,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,089 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,131 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 14,124 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,253 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,326 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 XEP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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