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KG51 FWX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,417 mi
Last recorded133,417 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 133,417 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 133,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,659 miles

Rear suspension /axle corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2018 131,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension /axle corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,598 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 129,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Ball joint has excessive play Rack offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 119,395 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 119,394 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,855 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 112,855 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 106,233 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 106,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,079 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 99,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,150 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 92,150 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,315 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,293 miles

rear number plate deteroated

Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,353 miles

Small nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2005 30,725 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 FWX 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 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

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

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