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KM51 XJZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,831 mi
Last recorded99,831 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking on side walls

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

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

engine timing chain rattling

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 99,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking on side walls

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

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

engine timing chain rattling

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 94,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,975 miles

free play at wheel / osf rack arm worn getting close to excesive

nsf tyre worn / servo corroded / rear axcel corroded / springs corroded

rear number plate poor condition / rear indicators showing white

Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

free play at wheel / osf rack arm worn getting close to excesive

nsf tyre worn / servo corroded / rear axcel corroded / springs corroded

rear number plate poor condition / rear indicators showing white

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,339 miles

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

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,287 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,038 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 68,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,152 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 59,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,035 miles

nsf top shock mount has play

osf tyre worn inner edge

play at rack and stiff in operation

osr tyre heavily cracked on side wall

Fail 5 Nov 2009 47,035 miles

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

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

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

nsf inner gator split

nsf top shock mount has play

osf tyre worn inner edge

play at rack and stiff in operation

osr tyre heavily cracked on side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,624 miles

both rear tyres outer wall damaged not showing cords

Fail 3 Nov 2008 40,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres outer wall damaged not showing cords

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,407 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 36,407 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,833 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 XJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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