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DN51 XUL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,197 mi
Last recorded127,197 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 127,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe (2.2.C.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight cracking within tread and side walls

slight coolant leak from water pump

Fail 29 Jan 2016 124,834 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight cracking within tread and side walls

slight coolant leak from water pump

Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,888 miles

boot does not open from outside

both rear axle bushes cracked but no movement

fuel filler pipe clip corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre cracked/ perished

offside read road spring corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 121,726 miles

Front Brake Pads Low

Nearside Front Brake Disc Corroded On Inside Face

Offside Front Suspension Low

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 121,726 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Brake Pads Low

Nearside Front Brake Disc Corroded On Inside Face

Offside Front Suspension Low

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,701 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 114,600 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 110,555 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 104,244 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,701 miles

Nearside raer tyre close to legal limit and cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,179 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,521 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 42,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DN51 XUL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DN51 XUL, 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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DN51 XUL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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