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KN51 FWE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

120,253 mi
Last recorded120,253 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 120,253 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lenses (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front e/m/l warning lamp on

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 120,231 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front lenses (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front e/m/l warning lamp on

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,631 miles

Both headlamps have a poor image

Both rear wheel bearings sound noisy when rotated

EML on at time of test

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 116,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT to flexi, bolts loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deterioration due to age, outer edge and inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Both headlamps have a poor image

Both rear wheel bearings sound noisy when rotated

EML on at time of test

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 116,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,355 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 115,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 114,593 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf and osf inner steering arms have play in joint

radiator not supported correctly

Fail 6 Mar 2014 114,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf and osf inner steering arms have play in joint

radiator not supported correctly

slight un even rear brake application

Pass 24 Aug 2013 112,163 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 112,163 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 103,981 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

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 9 Sep 2011 93,193 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 6 Sep 2011 93,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

Fail 6 Sep 2010 82,980 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 74,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 66,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,832 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,010 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor 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 FWE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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