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KL51 VGE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,618 mi
Last recorded108,618 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 108,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 108,145 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 99,182 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 99,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,157 miles

front brake pads getting low

play in both front inner rack joints

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 94,157 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

play in both front inner rack joints

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,952 miles

front and rear number plates cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing on inside edge

oil leak

play in both front inner rack joints

rear shocker outer casings corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,952 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates cracked

n/s/r tyre perishing on inside edge

oil leak

play in both front inner rack joints

rear shocker outer casings corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,041 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Over heated on emissions test

Fail 8 Oct 2011 80,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Over heated on emissions test

Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,792 miles

Near side front inner driveshaft boot split

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 72,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near side front inner driveshaft boot split

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,181 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,863 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,533 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 56,533 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wiper blade poor condition.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 43,452 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 VGE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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