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KM51 XSU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

147,708 mi
Last recorded147,708 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 147,708 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery slightly loose

osr tyre perished in tread

Fail 2 Dec 2014 147,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery slightly loose

osr tyre perished in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2013 141,437 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 141,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 135,787 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 135,778 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake cable snapped

Pass 14 Dec 2011 129,487 miles

n/s inner c/v boot split

Fail 14 Dec 2011 129,487 miles

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

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 18 Dec 2010 121,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,569 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 111,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 99,546 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 99,364 miles

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

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

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 13 Dec 2007 84,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2007 84,738 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2006 69,024 miles

soff side rear tyre side wall cracking

some wear in both front anti roll bar link arms

Fail 7 Nov 2006 69,018 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

off side rear tyre side wall cracking

some wear in both anti roll bar link arms

Pass 18 Nov 2005 57,803 miles

slight cracking to rear tyres

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2005 57,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

slight cracking to rear tyres

slight play in steering rack

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 XSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

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

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