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KJ51 TBU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,566 mi
Last recorded99,566 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 TBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,566 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 92,770 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 92,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,483 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 14,654 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,927 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 62,927 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,326 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 59,326 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 55,305 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,305 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 49,825 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 45,879 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,715 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,647 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 20,364 miles

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 TBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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