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KJ51 URV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,743 mi
Last recorded53,743 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 URV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,743 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 53,743 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,874 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 49,874 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,779 miles

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

o/s/front tyre starting to split

Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,779 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre starting to split

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,119 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,278 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front brake disc's corrording on inside edge's

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2012 39,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front brake disc's corrording on inside edge's

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2011 34,770 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,770 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,825 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 23,625 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,625 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,882 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,650 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 20,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside outer washer jet blocked

Pass 16 Sep 2005 19,024 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 URV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 URV, 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 URV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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