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KL51 VGA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,164 mi
Last recorded127,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 127,164 miles

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

advise o/s/r and n/s/f tyres both perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,604 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,507 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

near side rear tyre perishing

slight play steering arm near side

Pass 16 Oct 2010 106,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 16 Oct 2010 106,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2009 100,772 miles

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

Front wiper blades split.

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

OSR fog lamp cracked.

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 100,772 miles

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

Front wiper blades split.

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

OSR fog lamp cracked.

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 80,676 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,918 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 68,918 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,517 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 VGA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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