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KM51 WYC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,467 mi
Last recorded100,467 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 WYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 100,467 miles

slight play in nearside of rack

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,464 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

engine oil leak

slight play in nearside of rack

Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 6 Jan 2012 88,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,854 miles

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter split.

Nearside front track rod inner joint has slight play.

Offside front track rod inner joint has slight play.

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing.

offside front drop link arm bottom joint dust cover insecure.

slight blow centre silencer around weld.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,131 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2010 65,131 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,673 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 61,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers door mirror broken

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

Steering rack inner joints slight play N/S and O/S

Fail 10 Jan 2008 57,647 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)

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

engine oil leak

front subframe covered in engine oil

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,647 miles

engine oil leak

front subframe covered in engine oil

Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,333 miles

play in rack inner ball joints

Fail 28 Nov 2006 53,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

play in rack inner ball joints

Pass 29 Nov 2005 44,902 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 44,902 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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