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BN51 KCE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 KCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,377 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 76,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,661 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 21 Oct 2019 74,657 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,483 miles

Exhaust middle box corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion front sub frame

Fail 17 Oct 2018 72,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust middle box corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion front sub frame

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,026 miles

Exhaust middle box corroded

Slight corrosion front sub frame

Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,026 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust middle box corroded

Slight corrosion front sub frame

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,027 miles

Exhaust corroded middle box

Slight corrosion front sub frame

Fail 17 Oct 2016 67,027 miles

Exhaust corroded middle box

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight corrosion front sub frame

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 64,099 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,244 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 61,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 16 Aug 2013 57,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 15 Aug 2013 57,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 52,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,705 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,745 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,667 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 31,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,772 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 27,772 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,264 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 18,051 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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BN51 KCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BN51 KCE, 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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BN51 KCE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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