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KN51 FTC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,043 mi
Last recorded135,043 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 135,043 miles

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

lift evident in both ends of the steering rack

major engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2016 117,185 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 109,664 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 109,664 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 101,992 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 101,982 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Feb 2013 95,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,175 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 89,369 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,369 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,009 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front wheel trim insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2011 83,009 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front wheel trim insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2009 75,104 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 75,094 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

major oil leak from oilpressure switch

nearside inner c/v boot split

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,566 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,345 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 FTC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FTC, 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 FTC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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