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KL51 VFC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,099 mi
Last recorded105,099 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 105,099 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 105,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,792 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 91,790 miles

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

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,234 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 86,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

oil around engine also oil level just above min. mark on dipstick

Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,780 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VFC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

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

Is KL51 VFC safe to buy?

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