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KJ51 GCU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,314 mi
Last recorded78,314 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,314 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,649 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,619 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering slightly stiff on offside

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,085 miles

both wiper blades split

slight play nearside front outer anti roll bar link rod lower ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,835 miles

power steering operating better on nearside

some play nearside front outer anti roll bar link rod lower joint

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,815 miles

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 3 Mar 2009 57,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,927 miles

nearside rear h/brake cable starting to fray

power steering not working fully on offside

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,341 miles

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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KJ51 GCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ51 GCU, 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 KJ51 GCU registered?

KJ51 GCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KJ51 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ51 GCU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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