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KM51 XSL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,815 mi
Last recorded87,815 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,815 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,598 miles

advise brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

advise engine oil level low,seepage arround crankshaft pulley area.

advise steering rack inner joints play.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 86,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

advise engine oil level low,seepage arround crankshaft pulley area.

advise steering rack inner joints play.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,222 miles

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

advise brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

advise engine oil level low.

advise steering rack inner joints worn.

advise wiper blades starting to smear.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 84,222 miles

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

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

advise brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

advise engine oil level low.

advise steering rack inner joints worn.

advise wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,868 miles

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

advise fuel filter stained -but not leaking at time of test.

advise steering rack nearside inner joint worn.

advise weep arround oil pressure switch.

advise wiper blades starting to smear.

advise clutch pedal rubber worn smooth.

advise nearside cv gaiter weeping grease.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 80,097 miles

advise play at steering rack nearside inner joint.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 80,097 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise play at steering rack nearside inner joint.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,530 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,799 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside door mirror inccomplete

offside rear tyre perrished sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2008 74,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside door mirror inccomplete

offside rear tyre perrished sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,705 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 71,705 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

spoiler missing

Pass 21 Dec 2006 66,551 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 56,470 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 XSL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

KM51 XSL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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