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KM51 XFG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

120,650 mi
Last recorded120,650 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 120,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested oil leak risk of engine damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,780 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 115,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,713 miles

Centre Rear seat belt feels rough in operation

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Fail 26 Oct 2016 111,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear seat belt feels rough in operation

slight play in n/s inner steering joint

Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,766 miles

n/s inner steering rack end has some movement

Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s inner steering rack end has some movement

Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,888 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear indicators going white

suspected fault with steering collumn (tighter one way than the other)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 109,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear indicators going white

suspected fault with steering collumn (tighter one way than the other)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,430 miles

Both front head light lens poor

Fail 8 Oct 2013 106,429 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front head light lens poor

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in both steering rack ends

Fail 10 Oct 2011 87,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in both steering rack ends

Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,354 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 79,325 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,492 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 73,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering heavier to turn right than left.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,540 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 66,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,737 miles

oil low in engine

oil switch leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,375 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 51,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 XFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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