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KL51 VDF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,343 mi
Last recorded123,343 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 123,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front head lamps misting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 118,990 miles

Front both head lamps misting up

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 118,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both head lamps misting up

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective spliting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 115,679 miles

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

battery slightly loose

Fail 17 Nov 2018 115,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

battery slightly loose

Pass 2 Nov 2017 112,254 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,680 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,471 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 103,463 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre rear seat belt not working

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,085 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 93,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,592 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,592 miles

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

Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

front wipers not parking correctly

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,780 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,320 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 37,836 miles

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 VDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

KL51 VDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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