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KM51 FGX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,059 mi
Last recorded81,059 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 FGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,129 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,116 miles

REAR NO PLATE DISFIGURING

SLIGHT BINDING FROM O/S REAR BRAKE

Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,396 miles

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

SLIGHT BIND FROM OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,525 miles

o/s front a/roll link gaiter has split

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,093 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFER IN SIZE

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

Fail 16 Oct 2014 41,961 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFER IN SIZE

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE GETTING LOW

Pass 12 Oct 2013 36,322 miles

brake fluid getting low

front and rear tyres differ in size

inner front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre inner edge low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,079 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES DIFFER IN SIZE

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,984 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,704 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 22 Oct 2009 25,698 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorating badly

Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,999 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 12,072 miles

nearside front tyre perished and worn low

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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KM51 FGX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KM51 FGX, 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 KM51 FGX registered?

KM51 FGX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KM51 FGX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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