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KG51 XRX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,052 mi
Last recorded157,052 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 157,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 157,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 145,450 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 145,449 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 140,446 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e m lamp on

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 25 Apr 2012 135,013 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 135,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 129,572 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 125,665 miles

front and rear nos plates marked

Fail 4 May 2010 125,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front and rear nos plates marked

Pass 15 Oct 2008 106,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 94,402 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 94,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,009 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 85,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body damage

Pass 24 Oct 2005 76,734 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 76,734 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

slight play nearside tierod

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 XRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KG51 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

KG51 XRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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