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KR51 KLV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,141 mi
Last recorded125,141 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 KLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 125,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 121,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 112,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 104,242 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

em light on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 100,063 miles

N/S/F LOWER SPLITTER DAMAGED

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN SYEERING RACK

Fail 28 Aug 2012 100,063 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F LOWER SPLITTER DAMAGED

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN SYEERING RACK

Pass 27 Aug 2011 86,294 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM

Fail 23 Aug 2011 86,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING ARM

Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,795 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 25 Aug 2010 77,795 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,462 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR BULB STARTING TO DISCOLOUR REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,031 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,835 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 57,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

engine man-light on

Fail 4 Oct 2006 52,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,080 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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KR51 KLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR51 KLV, 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 KR51 KLV registered?

KR51 KLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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