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KJ51 GVY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 80,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread worn on inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 75,048 miles

Central Rear suspension rusting

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp fading

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head lamp fading

Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/covered in age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 73,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 68,876 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre. worn low inner and outer tyre tread areas

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 64,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre. worn low inner and outer tyre tread areas

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,591 miles

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

Front exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre . outer tyre tread edge worn slightly low

Offside Front outer brake pad slightly low

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 57,590 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre . outer tyre tread edge worn slightly low

Offside Front outer brake pad slightly low

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

slight rear service and handbrake efficiency im balance

Fail 29 Jun 2015 50,910 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

slight rear service and handbrake efficiency im balance

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,946 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 42,815 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)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 42,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 24,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,651 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,635 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,859 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,143 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,347 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 GVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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