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KG51 NKU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

126,691 mi
Last recorded126,691 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 NKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyres perished slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sub frame showing signs off corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2018 126,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyres perished slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2017 126,007 miles

EML lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres cracking on side walls and slightly perished

Fail 30 Aug 2017 126,007 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

EML lamp on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres cracking on side walls and slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 125,375 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 125,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,649 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 124,649 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 123,985 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 123,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 122,866 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 119,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 119,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 107,027 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,534 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 82,837 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 82,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 73,086 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 73,086 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 72,220 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 72,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,270 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 69,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 65,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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 NKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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