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KG51 HZL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,842 mi
Last recorded113,842 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 HZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 113,842 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 113,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2011 104,629 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 104,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,085 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

offside front outer door handle damaged

tailgate not opening

Fail 13 Oct 2010 96,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

offside front outer door handle damaged

tailgate not opening

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,871 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

tailgate not opening

Fail 7 Oct 2009 79,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

tailgate not opening

Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,609 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 62,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,160 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2007 47,148 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,889 miles

BONNET RELEASE CABLE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS PUNCTURED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION

Fail 6 Oct 2006 33,889 miles

BONNET RELEASE CABLE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS PUNCTURED

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 30,320 miles

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

NAIL TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 5 Oct 2005 30,320 miles

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

NAIL TO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

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

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 HZL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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