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KG51 FWR

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,974 mi
Last recorded85,974 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,974 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 85,895 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,938 miles

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 80,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,557 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,090 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 57,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,794 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,794 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre has cuts in tread

near side front tyre side wall worn

near side rear tyre has cuts in tread

off side rear tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 7 Sep 2009 39,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre has cuts in tread

near side front tyre side wall worn

near side rear tyre has cuts in tread

off side rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,872 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,924 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 FWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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