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KM51 XEV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 118,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable, leaking air, tread edge ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ON LIMIT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 117,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable, leaking air, tread edge ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ON LIMIT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,548 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 110,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlight is deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp is deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,093 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

underside of car rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2018 106,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps deteriorated

underside of car rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracking in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,301 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 96,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,205 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracking in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,833 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,600 miles

cracking in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,428 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,662 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 76,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 70,457 miles

bind on front brakes and discs corroding

very slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,887 miles

steering turns to the left slightly easier than to the right

Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,887 miles

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

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

steering turns to the left slightly easier than to the right

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,727 miles

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

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

cracking in both rear tyres

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,729 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,311 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,679 miles

front brake pads getting low †

rear section of exhaust is corroded up †

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 XEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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