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KD51 HHU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,511 mi
Last recorded148,511 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 HHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 148,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has mild play.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint has mild play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes are starting to show corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear brakes require some adjustment.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 136,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 136,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,739 miles

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

damage to nearside rear reflector

Fail 30 Oct 2018 122,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

damage to nearside rear reflector

Pass 14 Nov 2017 116,616 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2016 105,203 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 105,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

nearside headlight deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,173 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 93,171 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 9 Dec 2014 85,215 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside headlight deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,178 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Dec 2013 78,176 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

damage to nearside door mirror glass

Pass 23 Nov 2012 68,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2012 68,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,988 miles

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

front no.plate broken

handbrake cables worn / corroded

rear shock absorber lower mountings deteriorating

slight inbalance of front brakes

some play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 18 Nov 2011 59,985 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front no.plate broken

handbrake cables worn / corroded

rear shock absorber lower mountings deteriorating

slight inbalance of front brakes

some play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,867 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 30,865 miles

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

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

front no plate broken

handbrake cable slightly corroded

nearside front tyre right at legal limit

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,053 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 40,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 28,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,345 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,728 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 23,728 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,758 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 22,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

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 HHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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