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KG51 HXY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,376 mi
Last recorded87,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,376 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2014 87,363 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,429 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer and inner side walls

Fail 22 Jan 2013 81,429 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre cracking on outer and inner side walls

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,568 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,565 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Both front discs worn thin

O/S Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,899 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 68,800 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,014 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 62,014 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,005 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 54,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,218 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with age.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor 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 HXY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HXY, 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 HXY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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