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KJ51 HGZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,865 mi
Last recorded127,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 HGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 127,865 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 127,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,052 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 114,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive REDEX PETROL SYSTEM CLEARER ADDED (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" WIPER FITTED (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" WIPER FITTED (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" WIPER FITTED (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,036 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

INSP LAMP ON ?

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL ?

Fail 10 Jun 2015 110,036 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

INSP LAMP ON ?

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL ?

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,480 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,446 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 101,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,668 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 97,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,194 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 91,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2011 91,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 79,017 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,116 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,435 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 59,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 48,816 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,799 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 36,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 HGZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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