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KJ51 GRX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,284 mi
Last recorded155,284 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 155,284 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 144,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 144,095 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 144,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 144,095 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 137,649 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 137,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2013 128,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 128,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 120,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 120,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 105,641 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,269 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 93,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre low on tread and worn bald on outer edge

offside front tyre low on tread and worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,708 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 85,595 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate water marked

slight leak at offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 14 Dec 2007 74,115 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 64,443 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 GRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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