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KL51 WLU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,196 mi
Last recorded161,196 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 WLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 161,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing caused by corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 153,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing caused by corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 145,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack control arm has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2020 138,594 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wear in steering rack/arm

Fail 4 Nov 2020 138,594 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wear in steering rack/arm

Pass 18 Nov 2019 132,934 miles

both front tyres slightly age cracked

front brake discs corroded

play in O/S steering arm/rack

Pass 14 Nov 2018 127,373 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front discs corroded and flaking on inner edges

slight play in O/S steering arm/rack

Fail 14 Nov 2018 127,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front discs corroded and flaking on inner edges

slight play in O/S steering arm/rack

Pass 17 Nov 2017 122,967 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 122,967 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 118,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 113,694 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 113,686 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 11,238 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 111,238 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,897 miles

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

steering slightly heavy going to the right

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,964 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 94,770 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear Tyre wearing unevenly

offside Steering Arm has slight play

offside rear Tyre Wearing unevenly and has bad wear cracks all over

Fail 23 Nov 2009 89,289 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 89,289 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 82,328 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,966 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,494 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,675 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 WLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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