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KL51 VLW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,369 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper

coolant level low

headlamps poor output

Fail 21 Nov 2017 100,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning heavy lock to lock (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper

coolant level low

headlamps poor output

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,837 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

n/s wiper fouling scuttle,n/s/ h/lamp poor pattern/discoloured

n/s/r + o/s/r inner arches corrosion

o/s/f + n/s/r tyres worn/low

power steering faulty/unequal lock to lock,rack noise/play/wear

rear brakes snatching/imbalance

Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,214 miles

coolant low

h/lamp poor pattern

hub/rack play

mid exhaust corroded/blowing/poor

o/s/f+n/s/r tyres worn

oil leak

power steering fault/uneven lock to lock

Fail 24 Nov 2015 98,211 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant low

h/lamp poor pattern

hub/rack play

mid exhaust corroded/blowing/poor

o/s/f+n/s/r tyres worn

oil leak

power steering fault/uneven lock to lock

Pass 12 Nov 2014 96,406 miles

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

exhaust corroded/blowing

fronts+n/s/r tyres wear

n/s rack play/worn

o/s horn switch faulty,steering power assistance fells unequal lock to lock

o/s/f suspension arm corrosion

rear brakes noise/imbalance,cables not visible

screen damage

Fail 12 Nov 2014 96,406 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded/blowing

fronts+n/s/r tyres wear

n/s rack play/worn

o/s horn switch faulty,steering power assistance fells unequal lock to lock

o/s/f suspension arm corrosion

rear brakes noise/imbalance,cables not visible

screen damage

Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,570 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 94,568 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight movement in o/s/r top shock mount

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 89,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight movement in o/s/r top shock mount

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,449 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rod lower jiont rubber cover split

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

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

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

Steering light operation

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,560 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,828 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,295 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,669 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 VLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

KL51 VLW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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