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KY51 BLJ

2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto

Red Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,299 mi
Last recorded117,299 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto67,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 BLJ
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelBlazer V6 Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 117,299 miles

All tyres perishing

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering has a slight leak

Fail 27 Jan 2025 117,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Behind bumper (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Touching on steering box (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Passed at 16%, minimum is 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 116,033 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 116,033 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 115,152 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 113,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 112,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 106,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box/Prop Shafted Sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 100,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper arm bushes perished

Offside Front Upper arm bushes perished

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,105 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2017 95,103 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,996 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 87,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust cat rattling

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,712 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 70,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,559 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,129 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,129 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,221 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,758 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto?

Based on 5,489 MOT tests across 445 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
3,970
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
445
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 359
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 302
parking brake recording little or no effort 274
Headlamp aim too high 196
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KY51 BLJ is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto in Red with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 67,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake lever has no reserve travel, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY51 BLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY51 BLJ is a 2001 Chevrolet Gmc Blazer V6 Auto, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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