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DG51 XXJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

54,014 mi
Last recorded54,014 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,014 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Rear axle badly corroded

Offside Front Lower Clutch anti slip missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,994 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 50,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer and inner wall cracked and split cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,553 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 47,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,014 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 44,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear badly corroded and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across the rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter badly corroded and needs to be changed soon

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,980 miles

Front Subframe been welded

Nearside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall.

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

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 40,980 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Subframe been welded

Nearside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall.

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

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,902 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,283 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 34,283 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,789 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 23,765 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,484 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 26,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 23,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,869 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 20,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,835 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,485 miles

all four tyres fitted to car have cracks in them (seperateing)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 13,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,382 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 11,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear wheel bearing play

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 XXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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