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KN51 FZZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

122,946 mi
Last recorded122,946 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 122,946 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 122,946 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 120,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 120,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 118,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 118,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,373 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 112,097 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded radius arm pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded radius arm pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 107,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2014 98,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,205 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Hand brake cables corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal ferrules on brake flexi hoses corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 94,200 miles

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

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

Brake pipes corroded

Hand brake cables corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal ferrules on brake flexi hoses corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,499 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 79,085 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise slight dent inner rim left front tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 79,085 miles

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise slight dent inner rim left front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,143 miles

rear brakes getting ready for some attention

Pass 29 Apr 2009 69,893 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 69,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 66,325 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 66,325 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 58,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 58,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,007 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 48,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 FZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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