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BN51 KFV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,714 mi
Last recorded81,714 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 KFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,714 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 81,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,816 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,395 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 67,395 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,857 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 53,840 miles

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

toped oil up was below min mark put 1.1/2 liters

toped up coolent header tank was dry

Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,014 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 33,977 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 33,929 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 26,750 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)

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 KFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KFV, 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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What year was BN51 KFV registered?

BN51 KFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is BN51 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 KFV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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