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KM51 XFK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,246 mi
Last recorded167,246 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 167,246 miles

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

oil leak from oil pressure switch. recommend replacement.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 167,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from oil pressure switch. recommend replacement.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 155,428 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 155,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside rear wiper split and may damage rear scaeen when operated.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 145,498 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 145,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 130,821 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Fail 2 Nov 2009 130,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 102,336 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread on inner edge. Steering rack has general wear which may cause noise over rough ground but has not yet worn to excess.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 102,336 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread on inner edge. Steering rack has general wear which may cause noise over rough ground but has not yet worn to excess.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,808 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,770 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 XFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

KM51 XFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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