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KL51 VKC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,981 mi
Last recorded121,981 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 121,981 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 114,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 105,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight blow downpipe

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,154 miles

exhaust slightly leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,406 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,647 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 80,647 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,766 miles

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,403 miles

both rear tyres perished on side wall

offside front anti roll bar ball joint dust covr split

Fail 16 Oct 2009 65,403 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perished on side wall

offside front anti roll bar ball joint dust covr split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,873 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,960 miles

n/s front inner cv boot split

o/s + n/s h/brake cable starting to fray

o/s rear ind fading

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,495 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 42,495 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake has excessive travel and does not lock wheels

Pass 21 Oct 2005 34,540 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 34,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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 VKC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VKC, 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 VKC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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