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KF51 ERV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,928 mi
Last recorded62,928 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 ERV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,928 miles

Cracks in rear tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,158 miles

engine managment light on dash

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,158 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine managment light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,778 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 50,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,996 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake disc pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

main beam warning light on dash not working

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on

nsf brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2011 45,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 41,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,968 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,858 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,620 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 31,599 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,001 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,803 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 22,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 18,554 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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KF51 ERV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KF51 ERV, 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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KF51 ERV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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