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KG51 NRJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,262 mi
Last recorded92,262 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 NRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,262 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

front tyers have worn inner edges and low on tread

Fail 17 Aug 2011 92,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front discs corroded

front tyers have worn inner edges and low on tread

Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,333 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,613 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 21 Jun 2008 69,412 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT SPOTTED AND SIDE WALL DAMAGED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG REAR NUMBER PLATE STICKS OUT ON FANCY SURROUND LIGHTS ONLY JUST ILLUMINATE REQUIRES ATTENTION/REMOVEL

advise strong nearside rear bearing noisey not excessive at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2008 69,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ADVISE STRONG FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT SPOTTED AND SIDE WALL DAMAGED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG POSSIBLE PLAY IN OTHER NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS NOT ABLE TO TEST 100% DUE TO FAILED ITEM

ADVISE STRONG REAR NUMBER PLATE STICKS OUT ON FANCY SURROUND LIGHTS ONLY JUST ILLUMINATE REQUIRES ATTENTION/REMOVEL

advise strong not able to test wiper blades 100% due to washers not working

Fail 8 Jun 2007 52,341 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 43,064 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 43,064 miles

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

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

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 NRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NRJ, 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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What year was KG51 NRJ registered?

KG51 NRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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