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KM51 PZB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,470 mi
Last recorded121,470 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 PZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 121,470 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,234 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2018 108,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper anchorage ring broken and missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2017 97,854 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to the metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre silencer box corroding (7.1.2)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2016 88,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre silencer box corroding (7.1.2)

Oil leak oil pressure light switch ()

tail gate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 76,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing around sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2015 76,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing around sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,952 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 66,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,933 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 10 Aug 2012 60,020 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,020 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,023 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 50,023 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)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,618 miles

Battery insecure

i)off side rear tyre inner wall largely cracked.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,618 miles

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

Battery insecure

i)off side rear tyre inner wall largely cracked.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,770 miles

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

advise excess engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,588 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 32,588 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,430 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 28,430 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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 PZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PZB, 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 PZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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