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KU51 NXL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,996 mi
Last recorded100,996 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 NXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2021 100,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch around fuel cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning lighter turning to left and heavier to the right (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished close to excess

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 98,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,714 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2019 95,712 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,683 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front upper anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front upper anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,823 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 86,821 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,473 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 85,467 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,747 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 84,743 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,351 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,351 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 67,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,830 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 47,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 44,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,606 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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KU51 NXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KU51 NXL, 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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KU51 NXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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