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CK51 KNW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

115,951 mi
Last recorded115,951 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 KNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside sun visor does not stay in upright position

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 115,928 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside sun visor does not stay in upright position

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,602 miles

Engine Rattles

Exhaust System Corroded & Centre Section Has Minor Leak Of Gas

Fuel Filter Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Deteriorated & Inner Tread Slightly Out Of Shape 185 55 15 82V Nexen (0911

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Oil Leak

Outer Both Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Parking Brake Has Just Met Requirements

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Deteriorated, Cracks Around Outer Sidewall Not Exposing Cords Or Ply 185 55 15 82V Nexen (0510

Fail 10 Oct 2017 102,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens Deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens Deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine Rattles

Exhaust System Corroded & Centre Section Has Minor Leak Of Gas

Fuel Filter Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Deteriorated & Inner Tread Slightly Out Of Shape 185 55 15 82V Nexen (0911

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Oil Leak

Outer Both Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Parking Brake Has Just Met Requirements

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & Cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Deteriorated, Cracks Around Outer Sidewall Not Exposing Cords Or Ply 185 55 15 82V Nexen (0510

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,153 miles

both rear tyres perished.

eml on

exhaust blow

major oil leak.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

play in n/s steering rack arm.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,141 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished.

eml on

major oil leak.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

play in n/s steering rack arm.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,578 miles

Engine managment light on

some play in steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2015 85,578 miles

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

Engine managment light on

some play in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,983 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper has the blade missing

slight damage to nsf tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight exhaust blow from the centre section.

Steering wheel loose on steering cloumn.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 78,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight exhaust blow from the centre section.

Steering wheel loose on steering cloumn.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight Blow From Exhaust tailbox joint

slight lift in steering coloume

Fail 17 Nov 2012 71,753 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F Outer C.V. Boot leaking grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight Blow From Exhaust tailbox joint

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,304 miles

coolant level low

eml on

exhaust front flexi pipe poor condition

movement in steering column

poor handbrake adjustment

rear lights have earth fault

screen chipped

steering inner rack joints have play

Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

eml on

exhaust front flexi pipe poor condition

movement in steering column

poor handbrake adjustment

rear lights have earth fault

screen chipped

steering inner rack joints have play

Fail 8 Oct 2011 73,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,988 miles

nearside front tyre on limits

nearside rear tyrewall peished

offside front tyre wearing on edges

water pump noisey

Fail 25 Nov 2010 60,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre on limits

nearside rear tyrewall peished

offside front tyre wearing on edges

water pump noisey

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,967 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,549 miles

h/brake poor

o/s wiper smears

wipers park randomly

Fail 20 Nov 2008 50,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

h/brake poor

o/s wiper smear

wipers park randomly

Fail 17 Nov 2008 50,382 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

nearside rear tyre perished on side walls

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,932 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,738 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 38,738 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 31,847 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 31,585 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside sill cover missing. †Offside rear door damaged.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CK51 KNW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

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 CK51 KNW, 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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CK51 KNW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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