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KM51 XJG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 121,202 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 121,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lens (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 119,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 119,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 118,175 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 118,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,602 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 116,602 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,092 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 111,071 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 107,953 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 101,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 101,437 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,425 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,966 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in steering rack o/s and n/s

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Feb 2010 88,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in steering rack o/s and n/s

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,575 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 80,575 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 69,503 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 69,503 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 60,580 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 60,580 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 51,478 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 XJG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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