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KR51 VLZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,335 mi
Last recorded103,335 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 VLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 103,335 miles

n/s/f steeringg arm has slight play-wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-balljoint boots slihtly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2013

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f steeringg arm has slight play-wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-balljoint boots slihtly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,512 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 7 Jun 2012 97,478 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,977 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s mirror glass broke

Fail 3 Jun 2011 87,977 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s mirror glass broke

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,004 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 67,004 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,040 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 57,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,386 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,900 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 VLZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KR51 VLZ, 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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KR51 VLZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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