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KM51 GMU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,473 mi
Last recorded94,473 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 GMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 94,473 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 94,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on shoulders

Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,883 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,008 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 62,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,347 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 57,308 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear fog light damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,038 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,403 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,181 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 44,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,327 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 35,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,622 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 29,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 24,380 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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KM51 GMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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