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KM51 XAL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,042 mi
Last recorded81,042 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,042 miles

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Fail 5 Jan 2017 81,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,736 miles

rear tyres outer side walls perished

Fail 13 Feb 2016 75,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres outer side walls perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,915 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 69,901 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 59,511 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 59,511 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 54,669 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 54,669 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 49,532 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 45,357 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,359 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 41,359 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 36,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,501 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 31,501 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,377 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 XAL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

KM51 XAL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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