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KM51 XXV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,215 mi
Last recorded151,215 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2016 151,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to excesively blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

minor oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 143,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 131,352 miles

Both o/s door handles are in poor condition.

Engine management light is on.

O/s front brake pads look very low.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,073 miles

Engine management light is on.

O/s front outer door handle is not in very good condition.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,234 miles

O/s outer door handle operation is poor.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 110,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/s front brake works slower than o/s.

O/s outer door handle operation is poor.

Rear brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,484 miles

Front end of exhaust middle silencer is starting to blow.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

N/s track rod end gaiter is split.

O/s anti roll bar link gaiters are split.

O/s rack gaiter is twisted.

O/s rear tyre is on the limit.

Oil on engine.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 99,484 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front end of exhaust middle silencer is starting to blow.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

N/s track rod end gaiter is split.

O/s anti roll bar link gaiters are split.

O/s rack gaiter is twisted.

O/s rear tyre is on the limit.

Oil on engine.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 87,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,542 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 76,541 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,591 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

slight play in rack o/s

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,447 miles

MODERATE PLAY AFFECTING BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS.--PARKING BRAKE EFFORTS DIMINISHING ON BOTH SIDES.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear service brake and parking brake efficiencies diminishing

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

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