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KF51 FHC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 FHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,706 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blowing rear silcencer

Pass 21 Sep 2019 76,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 76,712 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,520 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,208 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,203 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall showing slight cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2014 74,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,673 miles

Both front wipers starting to split

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2013 73,673 miles

Both front wipers starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,274 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,661 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,372 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 66,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 61,268 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 49,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 38,979 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 FHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHC, 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 KF51 FHC registered?

KF51 FHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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