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DE51 XFH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,600 mi
Last recorded91,600 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 91,600 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,657 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 81,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 80,855 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,090 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 77,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,286 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 72,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,815 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2017 67,815 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 58,415 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,479 miles

engine light on

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front & o/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,860 miles

advise slight steering knock (invest reqd not excess).advise slight high spots on o/s/r / n/s/r inner edges (no cord etc).

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,486 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

advise slight play in gear linkage.advise o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boot clips none genuine.advise slight high spots on inner edges of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres.advise exhaust backbox none genuine.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 36,486 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise slight play in gear linkage.advise o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boot clips none genuine.advise slight high spots on inner edges of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres.advise exhaust backbox none genuine.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,275 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 22,334 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 XFH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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