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KM51 VMD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,533 mi
Last recorded83,533 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 VMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 83,533 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Dec 2011 83,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 May 2011 81,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2011 81,046 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,518 miles

TESTED IN FREEZING COLD SOAKING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 74,518 miles

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

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

TESTED IN FREEZING COLD SOAKING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,212 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 57,212 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,598 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 48,598 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 39,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,471 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 VMD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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