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KN51 FYW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

109,895 mi
Last recorded109,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 109,895 miles

Oil leak ()

oil warning lamp flashing

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

oil warning lamp flashing

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,406 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 108,406 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all steel brake pipes corroding

engine noisey

Fail 26 Jun 2014 106,824 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all steel brake pipes corroding

engine noisey

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 104,998 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,998 miles

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

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 103,121 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/side & o/side front suspension link bar ball joint dust covers split.

n/side wiper blade split.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 103,121 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/side & o/side front suspension link bar ball joint dust covers split.

n/side wiper blade split.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 98,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,822 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 90,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,633 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 83,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,822 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 75,822 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,342 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 68,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,597 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 FYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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