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KN51 FRT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,973 mi
Last recorded82,973 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 82,973 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 82,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 81,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 81,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 78,634 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 75,074 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 75,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S Door mirror is damaged

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2012 72,808 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S Door mirror is damaged

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,869 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Fail 23 Nov 2011 67,868 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,217 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,216 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 54,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,355 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,741 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 FRT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FRT, 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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What year was KN51 FRT registered?

KN51 FRT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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