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DE51 XHW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,847 mi
Last recorded115,847 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 115,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 114,512 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,482 miles

The N/S and O/S front tyre treads are close to the legal limit

The N/S and O/S outer C/V gaitors are deteriorated

The O/S dipped beam image is deteriorating

The O/S rear brake is b inding

Fail 22 Nov 2017 107,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

The N/S and O/S front tyre treads are close to the legal limit

The N/S and O/S outer C/V gaitors are deteriorated

The O/S dipped beam image is deteriorating

The O/S rear brake is b inding

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,105 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 96,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,270 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 88,270 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,262 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,820 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,946 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,714 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,634 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,834 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,023 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,188 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,562 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 13,562 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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