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KG51 ARO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,897 mi
Last recorded104,897 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 104,897 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 104,897 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 92,684 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 92,684 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 81,136 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 81,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,313 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 71,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all support rubbers split and cracking badly on exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2019 67,605 miles

Offside Front slight fraying on seat belt

Offside Rear slight loss of brake effort /service and parking brake/

rear brake imbalance 25 per/cent failure is 30 per/cent

Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,115 miles

Offside Front Outer slight loss of grease on cv joint gaitor

slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt

Pass 9 Sep 2017 66,386 miles

Central Rear slight exhaust blow and rear box rusting

Offside Front seat belt fraying but in spec

Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,738 miles

Offside Front Outer gaiter leaking grease not to excess

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 22 Aug 2015 64,164 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,375 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,961 miles

knocking from steering column when rocking st/wheel no play evident

Fail 30 Aug 2013 58,961 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

knocking from steering column when rocking st/wheel no play evident

trim under front bumper inscure

Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,466 miles

slight exhaust blow centre section

slow operation of centre rear seat belt

Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,600 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing, o/s/f headlamp just in spec on zero, slight blow at front of centre exhaust box.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 44,740 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,161 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,043 miles

front tyre tread depths low

Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,751 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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KG51 ARO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KG51 ARO, 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 KG51 ARO registered?

KG51 ARO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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