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KL51 GWN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

159,765 mi
Last recorded159,765 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 GWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 159,765 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cracked and mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and Nsr coilspring corroded

handbrake lever has reserve travel

Fail 16 Oct 2018 159,758 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cracked and mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and Nsr coilspring corroded

handbrake lever has reserve travel

Pass 17 Oct 2017 148,835 miles

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

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

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

brake servo corroded and repaired.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 148,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 141,280 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 141,276 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 137,210 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 137,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,902 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 124,901 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,391 miles

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

slight play in steering rack end joints.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 113,390 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

slight play in steering rack end joints.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper cracked.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 101,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper cracked.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,638 miles

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 30 Sep 2011 88,487 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,047 miles

slight play in steering rack end joints.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,080 miles

front bumper slightly damaged

handbrake requires adjustment

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

slight play in steering rack

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,712 miles

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

oil leak around engine area.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 55,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

oil leak around engine area.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,661 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 48,660 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,165 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 40,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 GWN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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