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DE51 XWM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,686 mi
Last recorded93,686 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,686 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,350 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 88,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section and centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 82,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced outer cover deteriorated and fogged over (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced outer cover deteriorated and fogged over (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section and centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre is visibly under inflated

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 71,746 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,603 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2013 67,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,892 miles

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

Offside rear tyre side wall badly cracked

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,890 miles

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

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

Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside rear tyre side wall badly cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 45,329 miles

advise c.v joints

advise knock and lift in steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2008 45,280 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

advise c.v joints

advise knock and lift in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,177 miles

advise front discs

advise o/s wishbone arm rear bush

Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,979 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 30,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 25,917 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 25,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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