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KV51 XAD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,129 mi
Last recorded52,129 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,129 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axel badly corroded.various components corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2023 52,129 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axel badly corroded.various components corroded.exhaust corroded and poor.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,136 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2022 50,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,705 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 48,689 miles

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

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 area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,048 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 48,048 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 46,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 44,277 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,450 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,600 miles

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

n/s rear tyre inner wall cracked (poor)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,560 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,828 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking evident

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,000 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,646 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,406 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,884 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,427 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 18,303 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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KV51 XAD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KV51 XAD, 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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KV51 XAD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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