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KB51 CGG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,518 mi
Last recorded105,518 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 CGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 105,518 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s no pattern,headlamp discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

coolant empty

engine oil leak

front bumper damaged

handbrake ratchet worn

headlamp adjusters require assessing at retest

n/s/r + o/s/f indicators poor

o/s handbrake low effort

rear exhaust rubbers missing

rear inner arch corroding,unable to assess sills due to trims

steering play/wear/noise

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,868 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

coolant bottle empty

engine noise/presented for test with no oil,2lts added

front brake efforts distortion

handbrake ratchet worn

n/s headlamp poor pattern/discoloured

n/s/r + o/s/f indicators faded

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust mount rubber missing

rear inner arch starting corrosion

steering rack area wear/play/noise

Fail 25 Oct 2017 96,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

coolant bottle empty

engine noise/presented for test with no oil,2lts added

front brake efforts distortion

handbrake ratchet worn

n/s headlamp poor pattern/discoloured

n/s/r + o/s/f indicators faded

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust mount rubber missing

rear inner arch starting corrosion

steering rack area wear/play/noise

Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,302 miles

Exhaust back box bracket rubber is missing but Exhaust system is supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside headlamp slightly cloudy

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

battery is slightly lose

Fail 15 Nov 2016 90,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust back box bracket rubber is missing but Exhaust system is supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

battery is slightly lose

Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling body (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,027 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 88,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,752 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2015 87,750 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,483 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 84,477 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 81,817 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2013 81,817 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 804,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,892 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 69,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 69,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,638 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,864 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,518 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 18,518 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2005 45,920 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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KB51 CGG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KB51 CGG, 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 CGG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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