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DU51 XAM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,512 mi
Last recorded83,512 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,512 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 83,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,455 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,455 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,547 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,484 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2011 67,466 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,875 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked badly on outer wall

Fail 27 Oct 2010 62,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked badly on outer wall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,952 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,952 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2008 45,580 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,580 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,387 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 39,366 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,831 miles

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

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

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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DU51 XAM 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 58.8%.

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 DU51 XAM, 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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DU51 XAM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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