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KM51 WWU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,209 mi
Last recorded100,209 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 WWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,209 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 99,995 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,343 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 94,334 miles

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

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

ADVISE ANTIFREEZE CONTENT IS LOW!

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,519 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,301 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 80,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side inner c.v. boot is split

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,941 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 71,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,756 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Timing chain noisey

Fail 16 Oct 2006 56,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,509 miles

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

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 WWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WWU, 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 WWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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