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KG51 JVC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 JVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,625 miles

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

windscreen is marked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 7 Nov 2016 90,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep lomg cut to cords 155/80R13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn 19" standard blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade is torn 17" standard blade (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wiper arms possibly fitted nearside to offside and vice verce (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to limits and has a puncture (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen is marked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear parking brake cables deteriorated

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

horn output reduced

Fail 5 Nov 2015 78,169 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler hose (7.2.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear parking brake cables deteriorated

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

horn output reduced

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,557 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,689 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 59,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,165 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 51,165 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 41,506 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 41,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2009 34,155 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,369 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 29,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

deglaze req'd on rear brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,829 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 21,919 miles

Rear 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 JVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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