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DG51 XBT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,161 mi
Last recorded64,161 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,161 miles

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

n/s driveshaft inner boot leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2020 62,450 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 62,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 59,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,547 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 57,545 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,068 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Fail 17 Jan 2017 55,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer tread

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,230 miles

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2015 47,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,815 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 38,699 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,491 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,984 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,854 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,901 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,506 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 11,125 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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DG51 XBT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG51 XBT, 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 DG51 XBT registered?

DG51 XBT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is DG51 XBT safe to buy?

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