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KM51 XBU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,042 mi
Last recorded113,042 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,042 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 113,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 21 Dec 2015 106,971 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 106,969 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 102,224 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 102,224 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,765 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,757 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 72,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,381 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,931 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 59,650 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,082 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 57,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,276 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 54,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 49,865 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,865 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 XBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

KM51 XBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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