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KG51 XSL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,435 mi
Last recorded137,435 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 XSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2014 137,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 137,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 131,385 miles

N/S/F Brake pads low

Fail 2 Mar 2013 131,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Brake pads low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 124,420 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 124,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 112,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 106,306 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,249 miles

advise nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Sep 2007 77,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,881 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 62,881 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XSL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG51 XSL registered?

KG51 XSL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 XSL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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