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DE51 XFV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,652 mi
Last recorded101,652 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,652 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

Rear foot and handbrake effort only just within requirements

Pass 10 Sep 2014 97,475 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres inner sidewalls perished

Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint slight play

Nearside indicators intermittent fault

Fail 9 Sep 2013 89,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,784 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,864 miles

O/S and N/S rear indicators starting to loose colour.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 83,858 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)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S and N/S rear indicators starting to loose colour.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,015 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,711 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,435 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 58,691 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 58,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,690 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 55,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

ADVISE o/s rear handbrake cable worn on pivot

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 48,896 miles

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

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 XFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

DE51 XFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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