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KN51 FYC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,598 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,598 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,951 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition,repaired with paste and leaking recommend attention

front tyre sizes dont match rears

ns cv boots weeping grease

osf and nsr indicators pale recommend attention

osr tyre badly perished,nail in tyre recommend attention

Fail 15 Feb 2012 61,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition,repaired with paste and leaking recommend attention

front tyre sizes dont match rears

ns cv boots weeping grease

osf and nsr indicators pale recommend attention

osr tyre badly perished,nail in tyre recommend attention

Fail 10 Jan 2012 61,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust system in poor condition and leaking slightly recommend attention

front brake pads seem low

osf indicator pale,recommend attention,nsr indicator slightly pale

osf wiper blade split,front wipers smearing

slight oil leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,527 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

N/S/F Tyre Perishing Badly

Rear Silencer Badly Corroding

Slight Exhaust Leak Center Silencer--Repaired With Paste

O/S/F Tyre Only Just Legal--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,527 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

N/S/F Tyre Perishing Badly

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

Rear Silencer Badly Corroding

Slight Exhaust Leak Center Silencer--Repaired With Paste

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F Tyre Only Just Legal--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,265 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 46,265 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,898 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,788 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 31,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,724 miles

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 FYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

KN51 FYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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