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KJ51 HFA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 81,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,667 miles

n/s/f seat backrest release lever missing.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,656 miles

n/s/f seat backrest handle missing.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 75,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp broken&insecure. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working +lens missing. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH REARS&N/S/F TYRES FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND. (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s/f seat backrest handle missing.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,575 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 61,477 miles

NS/F inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Fail 15 Feb 2014 61,477 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

NS/F inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,389 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 54,389 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,551 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 44,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,148 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 40,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,830 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,487 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 28,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

KJ51 HFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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