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KM51 XEK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,255 mi
Last recorded43,255 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 43,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 43,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 38,112 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle slightly corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 38,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle slightly corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,788 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre close to limit and perished

Fail 8 Nov 2017 34,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to front pipe joint blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

engine management light lit

offside front tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,811 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 29,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,893 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 27,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,694 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 25,961 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 25,637 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,144 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 24,695 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 24,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,694 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 23,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,694 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,856 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 XEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEK, 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 XEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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