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KF51 YBO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,265 mi
Last recorded128,265 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 128,265 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 128,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,669 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 127,644 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 123,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 122,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 122,707 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 120,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,507 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 118,748 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 117,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rack arm has slight play at inner knuckle

Fail 11 May 2016 117,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rack arm has slight play at inner knuckle

Pass 5 Sep 2015 114,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,127 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 107,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer coroded

steering pulls left

Fail 20 Sep 2013 88,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,632 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 65,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 50,406 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,335 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 42,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,120 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,116 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 26,591 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 23,077 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 YBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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