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KN51 FVC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,597 mi
Last recorded95,597 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 95,597 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 95,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 89,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake hoses ends getting rusty

both rear spring mounts getting rusty

both rear tyres perished

both steering rack side tubes slight movement

front and rear springs rusty

had to put two litres of oil in engine

passengers door mirror glass broken

Fail 22 Dec 2014 89,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake hoses ends getting rusty

both rear spring mounts getting rusty

both rear tyres perished

both steering rack side tubes slight movement

front and rear springs rusty

had to put two litres of oil in engine

passengers door mirror glass broken

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,263 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 83,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,313 miles

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

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

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

Spare tyre deflated

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 78,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

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

Spare tyre deflated

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,496 miles

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

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside indicator not self cancelling

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Cluch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 17 Jan 2012 73,494 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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 Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside indicator not self cancelling

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Cluch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 70,782 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,875 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 63,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust FULL of water..seapage from front exhaust pipe..front brake discs wearing thin..buckle in n/s/f wheel rim..n/s/f drag link cover split..corrosion around rear coil springs..n/s inner c.v.boot weaping..

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,742 miles

slight play/cover split on n/s/f outter rool bar link....edge wear on front tyres....o/s/f tyre worn low....

Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,724 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 48,721 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drag link covers split....

Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,136 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 41,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 37,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 FVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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