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KJ51 KBY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,127 mi
Last recorded113,127 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 KBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 113,127 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 108,944 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,877 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear/offside front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing low on inner edges.

offside front tyre treads wearing low on edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,011 miles

advise to adjust and improve performance of rear brakes.

engine warning light illuminated on dash.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,393 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,711 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,229 miles

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

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

both wiper blades poor

exhaust systom poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,371 miles

exhaust tail box very poor

Pass 20 Sep 2005 31,103 miles

exhast tail box poor

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 KBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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