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KL51 VCT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,583 mi
Last recorded92,583 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 13 Oct 2015 89,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 8 Oct 2014 87,200 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,200 miles

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

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,117 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 85,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 81,872 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 81,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,930 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,269 miles

Advise on play in n/s tie rod inner ball joint

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 75,269 miles

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

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

Advise on corrosion to both front brake discs

Advise on play in n/s tie rod inner ball joint

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,583 miles

Advise on both rear tyres perished slightly

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on wear to both front tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,340 miles

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2008 58,340 miles

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

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,684 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,901 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 41,901 miles

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

Advise on corosion to both front brake discs

Advise on corrosion to rear exhaust box

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2005 34,602 miles

Advise on rear tyres perished slightly

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on wear to both front tyres

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 VCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

KL51 VCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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