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KF51 FRC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,485 mi
Last recorded115,485 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 FRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 115,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,619 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 107,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,106 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in Nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 25 Feb 2012 93,877 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 93,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,722 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,957 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,656 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 40,655 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,465 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 34,411 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,460 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 27,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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KF51 FRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

KF51 FRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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