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KD51 HGJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,197 mi
Last recorded118,197 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 HGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 118,197 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2019 118,168 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 115,709 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking (1.1.15 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in top u/j joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 113,859 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded/beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 111,698 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 111,698 miles

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

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 108,654 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 108,648 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,361 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 101,361 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 95,370 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 95,370 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,365 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,365 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,446 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 86,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,311 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2008 70,309 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2007 62,390 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 62,390 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 54,416 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 45,475 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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KD51 HGJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KD51 HGJ, 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 KD51 HGJ registered?

KD51 HGJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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