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DU51 XZE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,481 mi
Last recorded57,481 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 57,481 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 51,712 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency passed on 19%, 16% is the pass limit

rear suspension beam axle corroded

service brake efficiency just passed on 51%, 50% is the pass limit

Fail 9 Sep 2024 51,712 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, no clip, gaiter slightly damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency passed on 19%, 16% is the pass limit

rear suspension beam axle corroded

service brake efficiency just passed on 51%, 50% is the pass limit

Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,229 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 48,056 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,675 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 47,672 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,679 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 46,245 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,458 miles

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls are beginning to perish

Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,761 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 40,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,014 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 36,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,693 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,317 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,818 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,729 miles

slight corrosion on both fronts brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,795 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)

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

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 XZE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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