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KM51 XHS

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cv joint worn

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,068 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cv joint worn

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,719 miles

Nearside Front slight damage on tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,719 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage on tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 75,711 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,551 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,534 miles

Knock from steering

Fail 14 Jul 2014 63,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Knock from steering

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

light knock on steering

Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,281 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

light knock on steering

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,967 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perrishing/cracking

light knock detected on steering

rear exhaust hanger fouling body slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,967 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perrishing/cracking

light knock detected on steering

rear exhaust hanger fouling body slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

N/S inner cv boot split

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,811 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

back box heavily coroded

front flexi exhaust broken and blowing

os ns tie rods worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,440 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

back box heavily coroded

front exhast pipe flexi broken and blowing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,481 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,765 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)

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 XHS 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 66.7%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

KM51 XHS is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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