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KL51 WVE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

84,841 mi
Last recorded84,841 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 84,841 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 84,840 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 82,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are worn to screamers (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre is cracking

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

foot wells in the front are wet

Fail 4 May 2018 82,196 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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are worn to screamers (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak ()

foot wells in the front are wet

Pass 6 May 2017 79,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,284 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking calliper/hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking correctly (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,797 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2015 72,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,354 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

os rear fog light broken

Fail 4 Apr 2014 69,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

os rear fog light broken

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,436 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,436 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 54,499 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 54,499 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 50,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 May 2009 50,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 39,980 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 39,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 35,721 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 35,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perrished on sidewall

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 WVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 WVE, 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 WVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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