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KM51 XXK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

89,901 mi
Last recorded89,901 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 89,669 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,791 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 78,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Boot can only be opened from inside.

Both front wheels are angled in at the top.

Engine coolant is low

N/S Mirror glass is cracked

N/S/F Speed sensor wire is fouling on the wheel.

N/S/F inner cv boot is splite

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

suspension is lowerd.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Boot can only be opened from inside.

Both front wheel arch trims are insecure.

Both front wheels are angled in at the top.

Engine coolant is low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Mirror glass is cracked

N/S/F Speed sensor wire is fouling on the wheel.

N/S/F inner cv boot is splite

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

Rear suspension lowerd.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,610 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 57,610 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,468 miles

NSF tyre wall damaged

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

Slight playin NS & OS steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2009 53,468 miles

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

NSF tyre wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight playin NS & OS steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n\s\f inner cv boot split

Fail 4 Dec 2008 48,129 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n\s\f inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,164 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 41,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 34,934 miles

O/S/F door check strap broken

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,934 miles

O/S/F door check strap broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Dec 2005 30,058 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 30,058 miles

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

front number plate damage

near side front tyre worn on inner edge 175/6514 t

rear exhaust corroded

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 XXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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

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