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KG51 HBJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,759 mi
Last recorded100,759 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 HBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,759 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 100,759 miles

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

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have uneven edge wear

clutch requires attention

engine seems to run rough at idle

front headlights starting to deteriorate

minor oil leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2012 97,715 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all x4 tyres have uneven wear

clutch requires attention

engine seems to run rough at idle

front headlights starting to deteriorate

minor oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2011 93,746 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 93,746 miles

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

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

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

n/s front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 22 Oct 2010 86,674 miles

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

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,674 miles

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 80,399 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,403 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 74,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,057 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 64,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,477 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 52,477 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 41,192 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 41,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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 HBJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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