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FY51 KYG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,227 mi
Last recorded72,227 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 KYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 72,227 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 71,549 miles

Front brake pads low

Fuel filter corroded

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)

Oil leak

Water pump leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2015 71,461 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low

Fuel filter corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Water pump leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,475 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,475 miles

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,576 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,576 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,052 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 54,051 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,371 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,371 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,151 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 38,151 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,070 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 33,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,728 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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FY51 KYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY51 KYG, 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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FY51 KYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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