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KJ51 HFU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,075 mi
Last recorded63,075 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2016 63,075 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All tyres perished

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 58,719 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

EML on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 58,719 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

EML on

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 54,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 54,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,104 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,370 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,370 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,548 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 50,406 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2009 50,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,516 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 46,674 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 41,738 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 41,734 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance (15%)

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 HFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

KJ51 HFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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