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KG51 MKX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,454 mi
Last recorded108,454 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,454 miles

coil spring corroded Rears (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn Rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 108,452 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER AXIAL ROD (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

coil spring corroded Rears (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn Rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 105,863 miles

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

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 97,542 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight wear in o/s/r wheel bearing /brake scraping?

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,314 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 73,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 73,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,605 miles

near side rear tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Oct 2008 67,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

near side rear tyre close to limit

Fail 22 Oct 2007 61,513 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,156 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 MKX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

KG51 MKX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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