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RX51 KXU

2001 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

108,880 mi
Last recorded108,880 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Corsa69,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KXU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2016 108,880 miles

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,083 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 104,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 99,275 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,007 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 94,007 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 89,966 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 89,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,618 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 80,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,725 miles

both rear tyres side walls have bad perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2007 73,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres side walls have bad perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,514 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 66,511 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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RX51 KXU is a 2001 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2001 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 69,700 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 KXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX51 KXU registered?

RX51 KXU is a 2001 Opel Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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