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KJ51 HBE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,217 mi
Last recorded71,217 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,217 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 71,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f body damged

Fail 25 Nov 2014 68,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f body damged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,629 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

refer also prior fail/advise 617136713326

Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,593 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,224 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 64,224 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,463 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 61,463 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

discs pitted

Fail 8 Nov 2010 58,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,657 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,717 miles

front tyres bald inner edges

n/s wiper split

o/s wiper undersize

prior repairs/jigged

steering play/lost motion column area

Fail 14 Oct 2009 54,712 miles

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

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

front tyres bald inner edges

n/s wiper split

o/s wiper undersize

prior repairs/jigged

steering play/lost motion column area

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,689 miles

balljoint pinch bolt tightened for retest,refer also prior fail/advise 523018698222

Fail 24 Oct 2008 51,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded/blowing/prior repairs

o/s wiper undersize

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil low

power steering malfunction?

radiator damage

Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,245 miles

n/s h/lamp movement/poor aim

n/s track rod play

Fail 7 Nov 2007 48,243 miles

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

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

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

lambda near limit

n/s h/lamp movement/poor aim

o/s h/brake+rear footbrakes poor effort

Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,857 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 44,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corrosion,rear joint blowing,lambda near limit

n/s h/lamp movement

o/s handbrake poor effort

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 HBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HBE, 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 HBE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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