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KF51 NPJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,711 mi
Last recorded121,711 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 NPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 121,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Reduced dampening (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Reduced dampening (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

EML on

INSP light on

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight knocking/play detected in steering

Pass 2 Dec 2017 113,196 miles

engine management light on

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2016 107,543 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,100 miles

offside front tyre close to limit borderline

offside handbrake cable corroding

play in offside steering

Pass 30 Dec 2014 90,955 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 23 Dec 2014 90,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,285 miles

engine managment light on

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

nearside wiper blade splitting

Fail 18 Dec 2013 85,264 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 15 Dec 2012 79,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 73,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,154 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 65,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 59,759 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres tread starting to seoarate

Fail 30 Aug 2008 54,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 54,513 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,182 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 NPJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NPJ, 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 NPJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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