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KM51 VTF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,908 mi
Last recorded81,908 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 VTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 81,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,381 miles

Early signs of corrosion appearing under the whole car

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,679 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear inner wheel arch area's around bung

offside parking brake effort lower than nearside

offside rear brake slightly grabbing

oil residue engine area

Fail 25 Oct 2017 78,679 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear inner wheel arch area's around bung

offside parking brake effort lower than nearside

offside rear brake slightly grabbing

oil residue engine area

Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,887 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 75,886 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,264 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 74,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,520 miles

nearside wiper blade is split

Fail 6 Nov 2013 72,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper is split

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,106 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber is missing

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside inner cv boot is split

Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber is missing

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

nearside inner cv boot is split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 64,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,904 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,906 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside + offside rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

steering rack has slight play in nearside + offside rams

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,512 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 52,512 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,571 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,584 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 36,584 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2005 29,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,860 miles

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

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 VTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

KM51 VTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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