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KN51 FPX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,521 mi
Last recorded97,521 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,521 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 97,521 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,445 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 93,444 miles

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

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

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 89,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2013 89,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,139 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,139 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 80,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,845 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,929 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 69,929 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,168 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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KN51 FPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KN51 FPX, 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 FPX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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