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KM51 XUH

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,472 mi
Last recorded72,472 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,472 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Headlamp beams/light output slightly affected by lenses

Near side constant velocity joint losing grease through gaiter

Off side rear tyre excessively cracked in tread

Play in steering rack inner joints

Play in upper steering column

Registration plate lamp not working

Slight play in near side front stabiliser linkage (joint)

Fail 22 Mar 2019 72,472 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Headlamp beams/light output slightly affected by lenses

Near side constant velocity joint losing grease through gaiter

Off side rear tyre excessively cracked in tread

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joints

Play in upper steering column

Registration plate lamp not working

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective central rear (7.1.2 (e))

Slight play in near side front stabiliser linkage (joint)

Valve stem seriously misaligned NSF (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear no.plate cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2018 60,176 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear no.plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,646 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,646 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 52,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre showing age related cracks also wearing on inner edge

slight play in tie rod inner joints

washer bottle leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2016 52,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box and rear box both leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre showing age related cracks also wearing on inner edge

slight play in tie rod inner joints

washer bottle leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,712 miles

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

nearside front tyre spliting

Fail 17 Feb 2015 50,712 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)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre spliting

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,664 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

water from washers only just providing sufficent anough fluid to screen

Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,663 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

water from washers only just providing sufficent anough fluid to screen

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine noisey

headlamps starting to deteriorate

inner driveshaft gaiter (temp repair)

minor oil leak (possible oil pressure witch)

n/s/f indicator bulb faded

rear plate damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2012 48,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear plate damaged

engine noisey

headlamps starting to deteriorate

minor oil leak (possible oil pressure witch)

n/s/f indicator bulb faded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,213 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 46,213 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,396 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2009 42,622 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,844 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades poor

both rear tyres side walls badly perished advise replacement

front brake imbalance high

near side front inner c v boot split

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,952 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 36,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 32,842 miles

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

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 XUH is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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