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KL51 GYV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

73,045 mi
Last recorded73,045 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 GYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

osf outer sill slight corroded

osr foglamp lens slight bdamage

Fail 1 Nov 2023 73,045 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nsf headlamp is slightly damp

osf outer sill slight corroded

osr foglamp lens slight bdamage

Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,808 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 67,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,871 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 63,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 63,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,091 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres tread faces deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,045 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,730 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight fray to handbrake cables

Fail 19 Sep 2014 38,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cables slightly frayed

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,986 miles

Evidenece of slight grease lose on nearside outer cv boot

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,986 miles

Evidenece of slight grease lose on nearside outer cv boot

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 37,144 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,464 miles

offside rear fog lense slightly loose

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear reflector loose

slight cv boot grease around nearside front wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

grease around nearside outer c/v boot

Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,552 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,074 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 28,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,401 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 25,401 miles

Offside Front 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 GYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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