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KG51 FVX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 86,369 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 73,067 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 26 May 2017 65,699 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 May 2017 65,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 May 2016 58,673 miles

damage to rear number plate

Fail 26 May 2016 58,673 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

damage to rear number plate

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,201 miles

corrosion in the offside of the bulk head.

play in the offside front inner steering arm.

slight play and a slight noise from the offside rear wheel bearing.

wipers poor.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 52,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in the offside of the bulk head.

play in the offside front inner steering arm.

slight play and a slight noise from the offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 15 May 2014 46,395 miles

n/s/f washer blocked ,noise from steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,242 miles

service light illuminated.

slight play in both inner steering arms.

slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 43,242 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs corroded.

inbalance from front brakes.

service light illuminated.

slight play in both inner steering arms.

slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,521 miles

OSR shock absorber damp

front brake discs corroded

knocking noise from the steering rack

slight movement in both rear lower shock absorber bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2012 39,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

OSR shock absorber damp

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

front brake discs corroded

knocking noise from the steering rack

slight movement in both rear lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,444 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 36,444 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lip / corrosion in front discs ,corrosion in centre / rear silencers , rear tyres perished ,nail in o/s/r tyre .

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,461 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 28,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen..rear exhaust outter skin corroding/corrosion around middle section..o/s/r shock unit weaping..slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing....

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,743 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 14,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,506 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,198 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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KG51 FVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FVX, 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 FVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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