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KB51 BMZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,235 mi
Last recorded80,235 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch rubber missing

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp image poor

clutch rubber missing

knock at steering column

Fail 4 Aug 2017 77,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside headlamp image poor

clutch rubber missing

knock at steering column

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,041 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 73,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 69,941 miles

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

clutch rubber missing

Fail 8 May 2015 69,941 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch rubber missing

Pass 28 May 2014 65,713 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 May 2014 65,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,629 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 60,629 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 58,371 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

nsf tyre worn on both edges and close to limit

osf drive shaft boot split

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 28 May 2012 58,371 miles

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

clutch pedal pad missing

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and is close to limit

offside front drive shaft boot split...advise attention

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 27 May 2011 55,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 5 May 2010 52,438 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 44,494 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 44,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 38,237 miles

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

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

bonnet is badly scratched

covers fitted over the outer sills

wheel rims are scored

Fail 20 May 2008 38,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bonnet is badly scratched

covers fitted over the outer sills

wheel rims are scored

Pass 29 May 2007 35,147 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 35,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear silencer corroded and smaLL holes.

Pass 28 Dec 2005 31,297 miles

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

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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KB51 BMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KB51 BMZ, 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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KB51 BMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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