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KM51 XRC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,161 mi
Last recorded109,161 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 109,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 4 Jan 2016 104,498 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 101,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 97,992 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,806 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,806 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,449 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 78,440 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,633 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,915 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 53,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,404 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 42,329 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,863 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 27,841 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 22,352 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 XRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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