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EU51 XDX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,001 mi
Last recorded97,001 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 XDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 97,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 96,860 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2012 85,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,904 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres different size to rears

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

nearside rear hub cap loose/rattling

oil level low

Fail 23 Jun 2011 77,869 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres different size to rears

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

nearside rear hub cap loose/rattling

oil level low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,506 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,953 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 56,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,281 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,674 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 41,509 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,509 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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EU51 XDX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EU51 XDX, 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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What year was EU51 XDX registered?

EU51 XDX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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