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KN51 GCU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,957 miles

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

bonnet catch lever inside the vehicle insecure

oil leak

parking brake only just reached required brake efficiency parking brake might require attention

Fail 16 Dec 2015 94,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

bonnet catch lever inside the vehicle insecure

oil leak

parking brake only just reached required brake efficiency parking brake might require attention

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,800 miles

Engine management warning light is on dash

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 91,800 miles

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

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

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

Engine management warning light is on dash

Pass 31 Dec 2013 82,453 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Dec 2013 82,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle insecure.

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

Nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

Nearside tyre perished.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,572 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 78,572 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,861 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 75,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,496 miles

Nearside 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 4 Mar 2010 69,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 27 Feb 2010 69,305 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,785 miles

both nearside tyres perrished

corrosion to rear exhaust section

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2008 56,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both nearside tyres perrished

corrosion to rear exhaust section

offside front tyre badly perrished

offside rear reflector lens broken

rear brake imbalance 35%

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,198 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 48,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,939 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 40,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 40,108 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 40,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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 GCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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