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KN51 FTJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,829 mi
Last recorded144,829 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 144,829 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 124,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 120,023 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,836 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 112,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Upper 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 Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,261 miles

N/S/F brake disc evidence of overheating, braking system may require maintenance or repair

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,879 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 93,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,859 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 80,853 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

o/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,324 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 67,383 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 67,383 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 59,713 miles

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

nearside driveshaft inner cv boot split

Fail 26 Aug 2005 59,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside driveshaft inner cv boot split

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 FTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White 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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

KN51 FTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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