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KG51 NJZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,417 mi
Last recorded123,417 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 NJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 123,417 miles

NOTE-ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Nov 2020 119,619 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 119,619 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 115,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 106,845 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 106,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,273 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 99,273 miles

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)

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

NOTE-Water pump leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,457 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 92,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER MISSING

REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Fail 16 Nov 2015 86,164 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER MISSING

REAR HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,799 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 79,799 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,095 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 68,730 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,493 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,079 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,079 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside outer cv boot leaking grease from seal

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,846 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 60,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

advise front wiper blade replacement

Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,168 miles

rear box badly corroded and starting to blow

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2005 23,723 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 23,718 miles

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

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 NJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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