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KJ51 HCL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,076 mi
Last recorded76,076 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,076 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 76,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

offside headlight slight split in mount bracket

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,891 miles

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

offside body damage

Fail 25 Nov 2015 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 outer shoulder 175/65x14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside body damage

Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,380 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 42,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre has age cracks in tyre tread grooves.Not deep to cords.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,055 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack around the edges

Fail 20 Mar 2013 42,055 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack around the edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,506 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,107 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 37,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 342,334 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,010 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 30,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,083 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 20,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,605 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 HCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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