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KB51 BGV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,451 mi
Last recorded51,451 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,451 miles

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

coolant leak from rad

Fail 24 Sep 2015 51,423 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak from rad

Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,011 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

timing chain noisy

Fail 27 Sep 2013 42,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

timing chain noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,150 miles

N/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLITTING / OIL LEAKS / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS / OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,844 miles

N/S/F BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED / BAD OIL LEAK / N/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT / DAMAGE TO FRONT SUBFRAME / N/S/R TYRE 2MM / HANDBRAKE CABLES

Fail 1 Sep 2011 36,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED / BAD OIL LEAK / N/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT / DAMAGE TO FRONT SUBFRAME / N/S/R TYRE 2MM / HANDBRAKE CABLES

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,651 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST RATTLE X IN POOR COND

N/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT

OIL LEAK ON PREESURE SWITCH

Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OIL LEAK ON PREESURE SWITCH

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST RATTLE X IN POOR COND

N/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT

Pass 9 May 2009 30,553 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 27,953 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,318 miles

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

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

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

damage to front sub-frame

Pass 5 May 2006 20,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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KB51 BGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KB51 BGV, 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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KB51 BGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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