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KM51 WVX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,497 mi
Last recorded79,497 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 WVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,497 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 77,692 miles

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

Slight play in inner track rod ball joints

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,644 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 75,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 58,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,160 miles

brake pipe securing clip on front to rear brake pipe broken but does not effect security of pipe

nearside reg plate light dull

offside c.v. joint slightly worn

offside front tyre balding from the edge

slight play at both front balljoints

Fail 11 Dec 2012 53,160 miles

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

brake pipe securing clip on front to rear brake pipe broken but does not effect security of pipe

nearside reg plate light dull

offside c.v. joint slightly worn

offside front tyre balding from the edge

slight play at both front balljoints

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,473 miles

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

oil leak from pressure switch

Pass 4 Dec 2010 47,014 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 47,012 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s cv gaitor loose

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,451 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,065 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 36,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhoust back box

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,878 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 31,878 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 27,323 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 WVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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