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KJ51 GVF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,261 mi
Last recorded58,261 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 58,261 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 58,261 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 54,466 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 May 2018 54,466 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2017 52,369 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 May 2017 52,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 May 2016 50,054 miles

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

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

OSR tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 May 2016 50,054 miles

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

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

OSR tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 44,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2015 44,983 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2014 41,152 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 41,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 38,891 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside & Nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,204 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 36,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,038 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,730 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,018 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 GVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVF, 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 GVF registered?

KJ51 GVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KJ51 GVF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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