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KN51 FPV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

114,456 mi
Last recorded114,456 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 114,456 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/footwell holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/footwell holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,017 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,911 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,959 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 377,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,959 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 102,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR OF FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,888 miles

axle badly corroded

both front tyres close to limit and all perished/ nail osr 1756514

os front to rear brake pipe corroded

osf wheel trim missing

play nsf roll bar link

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

shock absorbers soft

some damage/ windscreen damage ns within limits

steering play

Fail 3 Nov 2014 97,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

axle badly corroded

both front tyres close to limit and all perished/ nail osr 1756514

os front to rear brake pipe corroded

osf wheel trim missing

play nsf roll bar link

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

shock absorbers soft

some damage/ windscreen damage ns within limits

steering play

Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,806 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake flexible hoses ferrules corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail in o/sr tyre on inner edge

o/sf brake discs corroded on inner face

rear axle brake pipe corroded

timing chain noisy and water pump

Fail 17 Oct 2013 94,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake flexible hoses ferrules corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail in o/sr tyre on inner edge

o/sf brake discs corroded on inner face

rear axle brake pipe corroded

timing chain noisy and water pump

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,910 miles

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

all brake flexible hose ferrules corroded

both rear and n/sf coil springs corroded

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake cables corroded

n/sr parking and service brake performance slightly low

o/s mirror casiing missing

rear shock absorbers corroded

water pump noisy

wipers torn

Fail 23 Oct 2012 89,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake flexible hose ferrules corroded

both rear and n/sf coil springs corroded

exhaust flexible section deteriorated and corroded

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake cables corroded

n/sr parking and service brake performance slightly low

o/s mirror casiing missing

rear shock absorbers corroded

water pump noisy

wipers torn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,799 miles

dents scratches and damage

exhaust badly corroded

front brake hoses badly corroded

front to rear brake pipe and both rear corroded

nsf inner shaft boot badly perished

slight play nsf track rod end

steering knock

windscreen cracked within specified limits

Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,799 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

dents scratches and damage

exhaust badly corroded

front brake hoses badly corroded

front to rear brake pipe and both rear corroded

nsf inner shaft boot badly perished

slight play nsf track rod end

steering knock

windscreen cracked within specified limits

Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,087 miles

brake cables corroded

front brake hoses ferrules corroded

play steering rack

rear exhaust badly corroded

some dents scratches . damage

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,277 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 74,277 miles

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

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

both wishbone bushes slightly seperated / slight play steering rack / osr wheel inner rim damaged / nsr wheel bearing slight noise / slight bind osr brake

nsf tyre badly perished 1756514H ns tyres T / handbrake play & sticking / windscreen damaged in zone B within specified limit / nsf wheel trim missing / front brake hoses corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/sf tyre perished

Fail 29 Oct 2008 70,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cables corroded

o/sf tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,799 miles

ADVISE battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 69,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

ADVISE battery insecure

ADVISE rear wiper no rubber

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,890 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 66,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror cracked

n/s rear fog light lens broken

n/s rear tyre has cuts along the tread advise replacement

rear wiper blade split and front blades starting to split

Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,961 miles

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Fail 28 Oct 2005 58,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear wiper torn

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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KN51 FPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 KN51 FPV, 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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KN51 FPV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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