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KG51 FWN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

124,184 mi
Last recorded124,184 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 124,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 123,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot completely split and ball joint dry and dirty (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play lateral play allowing wheel to move (affecting steering) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,679 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 110,675 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,826 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 101,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,207 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 91,207 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,733 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,245 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,753 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,360 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,863 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 59,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,079 miles

rear silincer corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2012 59,079 miles

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

rear silincer corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,443 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,377 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 56,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,553 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 55,264 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 52,344 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,657 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 47,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 47,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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 FWN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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