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KG51 XAB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,527 mi
Last recorded70,527 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,127 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexiable joint deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2014 49,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexiable joint deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 14 Sep 2012 44,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,558 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,490 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2005 28,454 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 XAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

KG51 XAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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