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KM51 XOR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

135,561 mi
Last recorded135,561 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 135,561 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 131,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

small tear in fuel filler cap seal

Fail 27 Aug 2019 131,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

small tear in fuel filler cap seal

Pass 4 Sep 2018 126,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 126,334 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner rack end joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 122,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes in and out of connection/junction at near side front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear brake pipe in centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

tear in fuel filler cap seal, not all the way through seal

Pass 28 Oct 2016 122,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and cracked on outer wall

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 122,170 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and cracked on outer wall

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 120,153 miles

nsf tyre worn inner edge/perished

nsr tyre perished

Fail 17 Nov 2015 120,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nsf tyre worn inner edge/perished

nsr tyre perished

osf and osr brakes binding

Fail 11 Jul 2015 120,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust insecure

washers poor

Fail 22 May 2015 120,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering providing uneven assistance

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

Wipers poor

Pass 24 May 2014 115,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2014 115,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2013 111,260 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 105,898 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut nsf tyre sidewall

exhaust corroded

front ball joint covers slightly split

hole in nsf inner cv boot

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 105,897 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch rubber missing

cut nsf tyre sidewall

exhaust corroded

front ball joint covers slightly split

front wipers poor

fuel filter corroded

hole in nsf inner cv boot

nail in nsr tyre

play in nsf inner rack joint

Pass 20 Sep 2011 102,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,748 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,400 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 68,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,877 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 58,877 miles

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

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

handbrake cables slightly frayed

slight play on n/s and o/s outer cv joints replacement advised

Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,194 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 XOR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 XOR, 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 XOR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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