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KJ51 GJU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,840 mi
Last recorded118,840 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 GJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 118,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 112,518 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 112,518 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,552 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 94,499 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,906 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,967 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish and crack

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,386 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,708 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,309 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,380 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 GJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GJU, 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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KJ51 GJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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