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KN51 FWK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,249 mi
Last recorded104,249 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 104,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,206 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,874 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

added 1 litre of engine oil for emissions test

coolant level low

Fail 17 Oct 2014 69,874 miles

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

added 1 litre of engine oil for emissions test

coolant level low

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,211 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 87,194 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 83,525 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,413 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,344 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 61,477 miles

Advise small cut in the o/s/r tyre outside side wall no cords or plys on show at time of test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 60,225 miles

advise steel parts of o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty

strong advise center & rear silencer poor condition & minor leak of exhaust gasses repair or replace as soon as possible

Fail 12 May 2009 60,225 miles

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

advise steel parts of o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty

strong advise center & rear silencer poor condition & minor leak of exhaust gasses repair or replace as soon as possible

Pass 30 May 2008 59,124 miles

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

rear middle exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 May 2008 59,124 miles

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

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

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

rear middle exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 55,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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 FWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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