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KJ51 OSB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,797 mi
Last recorded121,797 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 OSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 121,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 120,462 miles

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 120,458 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 119,371 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 119,371 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 115,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside floor pan corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 115,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside floor pan corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,925 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,925 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,560 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 106,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 101,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,152 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,053 miles

rear exhaust baffle rattling

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,360 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,357 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,912 miles

"Knocking" noise from steering rack.

Both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,285 miles

nearside front inner c/v boot perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,962 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,466 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

knocking noise from steering

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 28,544 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 28,544 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 OSB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

KJ51 OSB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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