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KJ51 GZM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,790 mi
Last recorded48,790 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre is cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2016 48,790 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre is cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2015 48,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 48,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,480 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 45,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,293 miles

OSR tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OSR tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,639 miles

OSR tyre perished

Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,639 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,530 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 33,530 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,722 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,489 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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KJ51 GZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KJ51 GZM, 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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KJ51 GZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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