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KN51 FVT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,257 mi
Last recorded125,257 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 125,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,167 miles

Boost leak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 124,005 miles

Mudguard insecure ()

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 122,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear axel beam corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2014 122,292 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear axel beam corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 122,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on, slight play n/s/f inner steering rack end,

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,535 miles

slight play n/s/inner steering rack end, o/s/f tyre worn edge, hand b rake cables rusted and fraying,

Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,850 miles

Back box corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 104,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Back box corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,889 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 86,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 80,795 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 80,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,953 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 72,953 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,981 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 66,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,842 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 60,842 miles

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

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

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

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 FVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

KN51 FVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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