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DG51 XMW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,681 mi
Last recorded132,681 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 132,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

PETROL FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Fail 28 Oct 2019 132,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

PETROL FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Pass 29 Oct 2018 128,126 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,586 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 123,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,621 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,910 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 109,909 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,825 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 104,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,400 miles

exhaust flexible pipe has minor leak,n/s front tyre inner edge low,centre exhaust slightly corroded,o/s rear spring slightly corroded,both rear handbrake just met requirements

Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,200 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,668 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking Brake Just In Limits

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,075 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 54,019 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,704 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 XMW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XMW, 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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DG51 XMW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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