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KG51 FXB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,743 mi
Last recorded109,743 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 109,743 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 109,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,000 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 102,985 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front 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 Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened rear (2.4.F.1c)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed near side front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,134 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2014 98,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,059 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2013 91,058 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes worn

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,712 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,097 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 4 Sep 2010 69,760 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 69,488 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 60,786 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 60,786 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 49,391 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 49,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,074 miles

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)

Offside door mirror has cracked glass but doesn't seriously affect view to the rear!!

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 FXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

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

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