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DU51 XGK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,391 mi
Last recorded57,391 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 57,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering column u/j play,knocking

Fail 1 May 2019 57,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

steering column u/j play,knocking

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,049 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 18 Apr 2018 51,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,775 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 48,774 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,182 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

front brake pads starting to look low, discs lipped

front wipers starting to split

nearside rear shock damp

Fail 27 Aug 2014 44,182 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

155/80/13

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

front brake pads starting to look low, discs lipped

front wipers starting to split

nearside rear shock damp

offside front tyre on 3mm but bald on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,827 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Nearside rear fog lamp/reflector damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,415 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,288 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,816 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 29,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,888 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,642 miles

NEARSIDE REAR FOG LAMP LENS POOR

Fail 23 Jul 2008 23,642 miles

NEARSIDE REAR FOG LAMP LENS POOR

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,628 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 18,727 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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DU51 XGK 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 65%.

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 XGK, 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 XGK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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