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KL51 VLR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,113 mi
Last recorded68,113 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 68,056 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,146 miles

both front tye rod's have slight play

osr tyre under inflated

Fail 22 Jul 2015 54,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tye rod's have slight play

osr tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,200 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front inner drive shaft gater deterated

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,569 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,778 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,174 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 26,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,045 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 22,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 18,635 miles

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

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

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

b oth rear tyres perrished

Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,635 miles

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

b oth rear tyres perrished

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 VLR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

KL51 VLR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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