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KJ51 USP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,312 mi
Last recorded46,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,312 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 46,234 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,888 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 38,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 29,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,388 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,407 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

back axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 20,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

back axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 19,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear axle surface rusted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 19,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear axle surface rusted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,446 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 12,870 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 12,870 miles

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

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

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 USP 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 75%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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