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KL51 FXH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,100 mi
Last recorded119,100 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 FXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 119,100 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 119,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 109,170 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 109,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,165 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated/splitting, recommend replace.

Offside front tyre worn inner edge, near limit, signs of cracking/perishing, recommend replace.

Oil leakage on engine, recommend further inspection.

Slight play/wear in steering rack, offside.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 100,078 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated/splitting, recommend replace.

Offside front tyre worn inner edge, near limit, signs of cracking/perishing, recommend replace.

Offside front wiper blade torn, recommend replace.

Oil leakage on engine, recommend further inspection.

Slight play/wear in steering rack, offside.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,874 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 90,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 87,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,728 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,716 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 59,716 miles

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)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,028 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gator split

Fail 15 Aug 2007 51,028 miles

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

nearside inner drive shaft gator split

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,453 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

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 FXH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KL51 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

KL51 FXH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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