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KD51 KZL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,508 mi
Last recorded98,508 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 KZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2022 98,508 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 83,209 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,023 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,753 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,286 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 70,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside coil spring broken l/t/l steering appears light (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 66,076 miles

Near side head lamp damaged.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 66,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Near side head lamp damaged.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 63,947 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 63,946 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 60,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front number plate broken

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,429 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

nearside front tyre has damage to its outer wall but no cords visable

Fail 7 Aug 2012 57,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

nearside front tyre has damage to its outer wall but no cords visable

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet lock release worn

nearside front tyre has slight damage to its outer wall (no cords exposed)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,383 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,807 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s wiper split at ends

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,337 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,982 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 41,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,831 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2006 34,831 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2005 26,946 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 26,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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KD51 KZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KD51 KZL, 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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KD51 KZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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