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KL51 SGU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,948 mi
Last recorded91,948 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 SGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,948 miles

both headlamp lens cloudy

oil leak

rear axle corsion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,172 miles

both headlamp lens cloudy

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2020 90,172 miles

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

both headlamp lens cloudy

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,657 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,028 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,021 miles

oil all over offside front suspension

Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (contaminated in oil) (2.4.G.2)

oil all over offside front suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,935 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 75,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,198 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bush's worn resulting in movement

Fail 9 Sep 2015 71,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bush's worn resulting in movement

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,105 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,628 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,628 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,726 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 58,726 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 53,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,717 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,450 miles

n/s & o/s/f wiper blades split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Sep 2010 49,450 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f wiper blades split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 45,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,270 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2008 41,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,277 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,091 miles

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

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

engine oil light comes on intermitantly

Pass 26 Aug 2005 30,236 miles

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

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 SGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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