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KM51 XCT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,778 mi
Last recorded88,778 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,774 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle 2 holes 1 under spring 1 at bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,209 miles

Advise the Oil light is on

Fail 18 Feb 2016 85,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Below spring hanger!! (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Advise the Oil light is on

Advise the engine management light for been on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,447 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 83,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,663 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 59,663 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,231 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 54,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,623 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,852 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 46,852 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,361 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,552 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,015 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 26,921 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres at 3mm (175/65/14)

n/s inner cv boot very slight leak

rear wiper blade smearing screen

slight knock from steering

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

slight play gearlinkage

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 XCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red 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 XCT, 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 XCT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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