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KM51 WZS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

54,025 mi
Last recorded54,025 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 WZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 54,025 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jack point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 52,772 miles

fuel filter corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 52,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,461 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from timing chest (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 51,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened borderline pass (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded at bottom (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from timing chest (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,149 miles

both rear springs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

both rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

deterioration in both front tyres

light scratch marks on screen

Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,758 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

deterioration in both front tyres

light scratch marks on screen

Pass 5 Jan 2016 47,259 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 47,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 44,112 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading

n/s outer cv boot deteriorating

offside front brake hose ferrule corroding

Pass 27 Dec 2012 42,577 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 42,577 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,181 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,707 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 39,707 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,297 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 38,297 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,680 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode.

off side front tyre has slight uneven wear.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,896 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 WZS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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