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KL51 RFJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,259 mi
Last recorded96,259 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 RFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,259 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 189,766 miles

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

noise coming from steering rack area when goin lock to lock but no play present

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight play in inner tie rod ends both sides

small tear in both front wiperblades

Fail 5 Mar 2012 189,766 miles

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

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

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

noise coming from steering rack area when goin lock to lock but no play present

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight play in inner tie rod ends both sides

small tear in both front wiperblades

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,150 miles

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

nearside inner c v gaiter split

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,300 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 68,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,474 miles

advise o/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to limits,front brake discs wearing

Fail 3 Jul 2009 67,471 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

advise boot floor

advise oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008
Fail 23 Jun 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

handbrake/fluid level warning light on

offside fog light lense cracked

rear wiper blade incomplete

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2007 49,448 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 49,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

air bag light on dash

n/s side repeater insecure

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/f wheel arch damaged

o/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2006 42,033 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 214078336446

Fail 18 May 2006 42,027 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

clutch pedal rubber missing

unable to open rear boot

Fail 1 Apr 2006 41,817 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 RFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 RFJ, 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 RFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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