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KL51 WJF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,251 mi
Last recorded117,251 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 WJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 117,251 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 102,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 98,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 98,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 95,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,869 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,838 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 92,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 89,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,670 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 79,670 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,443 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,470 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 53,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 WJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WJF, 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 WJF registered?

KL51 WJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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