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DG51 XNT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,660 mi
Last recorded108,660 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,660 miles

Exhaust box at centre shows signs of corrossion

Fail 12 Sep 2015 108,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust box at centre shows signs of corrossion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,858 miles

Exhaust backbox hanger broken off.

Exhaust centre section corroded but not blowimg

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 97,858 miles

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

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

Exhaust backbox hanger broken off.

Exhaust centre section corroded but not blowimg

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

oil leak - possible oil pressure switch

Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,680 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,209 miles

steering harder to turn one way than the other and knock from steering but no free play found

tread low on front tyres and worn on edges poss track out ???

Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,209 miles

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

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

hoseclip on filler neck pipe broken

n.s. wiper split

steering harder to turn one way than the other and knock from steering but no free play found

tread low on front tyres and worn on edges poss track out ???

Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,913 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 76,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,639 miles

inner brake pads look lowish?

Fail 28 Jan 2010 66,639 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

inner brake pads look lowish?

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,597 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 55,595 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,191 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 45,191 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,360 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 31,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,355 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 19,355 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

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 XNT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DG51 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

DG51 XNT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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