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KG51 EUJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

155,443 mi
Last recorded155,443 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 EUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 155,443 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside rear spring mounts slight corrosion

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2018 155,443 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside and offside rear spring mounts slight corrosion

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2016 153,020 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear CHASSIS LIGHT CORROSION

Rear SEAT BACK SECURED BUT STILL MOVEMENT WHEN TESTED

Fail 7 Dec 2016 153,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear CHASSIS LIGHT CORROSION

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE AND SUPPORTED

Rear SEAT BACK SECURED BUT STILL MOVEMENT WHEN TESTED

Pass 7 Mar 2016 146,497 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps misted slightly

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

front to rear tyres different sizes

Fail 29 Feb 2016 146,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps misted slightly

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

front to rear tyres different sizes

Pass 20 Feb 2015 137,855 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 137,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 128,704 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)

o/s reartyre condition

Fail 27 Feb 2014 128,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

o/s reartyre condition

Pass 20 Feb 2013 121,190 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 121,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 114,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 114,038 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 110,444 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,144 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 90,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,570 miles

n/s/f door rusty

n/s/f wheel trim broken

Fail 9 Mar 2009 77,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/f door rusty

n/s/f wheel trim broken

Fail 31 Dec 2007 66,570 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 66,570 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 53,829 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)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front wiper blades starting to split

rear outer tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 2 Jan 2007 53,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear outer tyre walls starting to crack

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 26 Oct 2005 40,070 miles

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

offside front tyre wearing uneven

slight play in rack

Fail 26 Oct 2005 40,070 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

offside front tyre wearing uneven

slight play in rack

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 EUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 EUJ, 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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KG51 EUJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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