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KG51 FWE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,905 mi
Last recorded76,905 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 FWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 74,138 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 72,060 miles

non standard rear exhaust fitted

slight play in steering column/joints

Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,550 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 70,550 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,138 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 65,130 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,230 miles

n/s/f wiper juddering on screen

Fail 17 Aug 2012 55,230 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f wiper juddering on screen

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,750 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 52,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,598 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 48,598 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 43,546 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 43,546 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,898 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,163 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 FWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

KG51 FWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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