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DG51 XLA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,251 mi
Last recorded35,251 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 29,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 29,119 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Tyre also has slight bulge to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 22,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm Tyre also has slight bulge to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 11,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 11,468 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 11,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,478 miles

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2014 10,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 9,837 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 9,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 7,998 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,108 miles

body damage

Pass 8 Sep 2008 6,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,997 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 5,271 miles

body damage

thorns in o/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre

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 XLA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

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

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