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KF51 EYL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,912 mi
Last recorded102,912 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 EYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,912 miles

Engine fault light on.

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall.

Nearside steering rack inner track arm slight movement.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 102,912 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

Engine fault light on.

Engine oil leak.

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

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall.

Nearside steering rack inner track arm slight movement.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,029 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 92,027 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,550 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 85,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,393 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 79,393 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,585 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 73,478 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

oil light on

Pass 30 May 2012 66,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,821 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,754 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,944 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 37,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,053 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 37,009 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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,784 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 28,482 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 EYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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