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KL51 FVJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,386 mi
Last recorded86,386 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 FVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear New tyres rqd cracks in walls and tread area on both sides

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 86,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear New tyres rqd cracks in walls and tread area on both sides

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,500 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 77,468 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 74,210 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,948 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 73,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,120 miles

Minor Engine Oil leak.

Spare Tyre below 1.6 mm tread depth.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,977 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on the outside of the central tyre band.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,730 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Nov 2007 45,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,265 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 33,265 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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KL51 FVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KL51 FVJ, 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 KL51 FVJ registered?

KL51 FVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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