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KM51 XXZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,820 mi
Last recorded90,820 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 XXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 90,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Possible wheel bearing noise nearside rear

Fail 5 Jun 2018 85,415 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Possible wheel bearing noise nearside rear

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing tie rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2016 83,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced badly frosted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing in tread cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced badly frosted (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut showing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing tie rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 79,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,608 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 75,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides inner steering arms have play

Fail 4 Nov 2013 68,585 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both sides inner steering arms have play

Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,545 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,545 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,713 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 59,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,980 miles

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

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

front discs slight rust

n/s/f steering drop arm slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,980 miles

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

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

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

front discs slight rust

n/s/f steering drop arm slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,177 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,470 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,723 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 44,723 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,941 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,091 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 XXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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