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KM51 XAR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,767 mi
Last recorded106,767 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 106,767 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 106,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,766 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 97,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,482 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on the inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,482 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on the inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,697 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 91,697 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre silencer baffles rattle

gearlinkage mounting bracket insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to sidewall of rear nearside tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,479 miles

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

clip loose on fuel filler neck to tank no leeks

Fail 24 Jan 2011 74,462 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clip loose on fuel filler neck to tank no leeks

Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,548 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 70,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,664 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

jubile clip on fuel tank filler neck broken

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,705 miles

advise chip to screen

Pass 7 Dec 2005 43,472 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 43,472 miles

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

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 XAR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

KM51 XAR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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