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KM51 XLG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,355 mi
Last recorded74,355 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 74,355 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Stiff on right hand turn (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,107 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough Tight spot when jacked up. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,078 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 71,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,917 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 68,917 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 66,353 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 66,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,095 miles

coolant level very low

nail/screw nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2015 63,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level very low

nail/screw nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2014 60,530 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 29 Nov 2014 60,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,731 miles

175/65/14T

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber partially worn

offside front tyre perished and close to limit

Fail 27 Nov 2012 54,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer 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)

175/65/14T

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber partially worn

offside front tyre perished and close to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,169 miles

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

front and rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,113 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 47,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,253 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,030 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,660 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 32,520 miles

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

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

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 XLG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

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

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