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KJ51 TLN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,061 mi
Last recorded81,061 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 TLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,061 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 81,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,831 miles

Bonnet release faulty

Both rear tyres age cracking

Front wipers becoming worn

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,831 miles

Bonnet release faulty

Both rear tyres age cracking

Front wipers becoming worn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,359 miles

Battary becoming insecure

Nearside rear tyre age cracking on tread

Offside front bumper slightly damaged and out of line

Fail 15 Apr 2014 72,359 miles

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battary becoming insecure

Nearside rear tyre age cracking on tread

Offside front bumper slightly damaged and out of line

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,386 miles

Back box Exhaust has rubber support missing

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

Offside rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,386 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Back box Exhaust has rubber support missing

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

Offside rear fog light lens slightly damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in steering rack on N/S.

n/s/Inner cv boot split/detached from retainer.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 66,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in steering rack on N/S.

n/s/Inner cv boot split/detached from retainer.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,048 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,967 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,492 miles

ns os wiper rip on ends

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 35,595 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,043 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 33,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 26,805 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 TLN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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