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KJ51 GHY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,741 mi
Last recorded124,741 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 124,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 107,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 89,177 miles

inner pads wearing

Fail 15 Sep 2012 89,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

AIR INTAKE PIPE MISSING

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT SIGNS OF CV GREASE AROUND OFFSIDE CV GAITOR SECURING CLIP SLIGHTLY LOOSE BUT BOOT SECURE

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TIMING CHAIN RATTLY

VEHICLE HAS A WHEEL ALINGMENT ISSUE

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,438 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 82,438 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,308 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 77,298 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 67,948 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 67,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,496 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 GHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

KJ51 GHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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