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KF51 OBE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,285 mi
Last recorded100,285 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 OBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 100,285 miles

Engine oil level close to lower mark

Nearside Front Washer jet aim low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Washer jet aim high

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 100,262 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle corroded on top/near rear offside front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine oil level close to lower mark

Nearside Front Washer jet aim low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Washer jet aim high

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 94,387 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 94,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 89,528 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 89,510 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 83,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,138 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,017 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 66,004 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,433 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,486 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 54,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,542 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 40,530 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,644 miles

both front lower ball joint rubber boots split.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 35,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,891 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,676 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,383 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,102 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 OBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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