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KG51 EPV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

41,847 mi
Last recorded41,847 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 EPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,847 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 41,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,537 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 36,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,363 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2012 36,363 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)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,423 miles

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)

engine light on...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

near-side front lower suspension joint dust cover split

Fail 22 Oct 2010 34,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

near-side front lower suspension joint dust cover split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,114 miles

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

near-side front lower suspension joint dust cover split

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,655 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 31,601 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,126 miles

near-side front suspension joint dust cover split

Fail 18 Oct 2007 30,126 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

near-side front suspension joint dust cover split

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,356 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 28,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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KG51 EPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KG51 EPV, 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 KG51 EPV registered?

KG51 EPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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