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KN51 GDF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,553 mi
Last recorded91,553 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 91,539 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 85,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 80,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,369 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,538 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 70,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,759 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 65,759 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,775 miles

n/s/r o/s/r shocker outer caseings corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 59,775 miles

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

Offside Front 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r o/s/r shocker outer caseings corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,668 miles

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrols

some corrosion to o/s/r road spring

some corrosion to rear axil

Fail 20 Nov 2014 52,668 miles

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

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake flexi hose ferrols

some corrosion to o/s/r road spring

some corrosion to rear axil

Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,538 miles

some corrosion to o/s/r spring

some corrosion to rear axil o/s n/s

Fail 14 Nov 2013 46,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

some corrosion to o/s/r spring

some corrosion to rear axil o/s n/s

Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,999 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 39,912 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,314 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 33,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 31,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,430 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 29,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,491 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,442 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,767 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 26,759 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,681 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 24,583 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 GDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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