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KN51 GEY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,797 mi
Last recorded136,797 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 136,797 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn off on inside edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Nov 2017 136,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn off on inside edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Nov 2016

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 130,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak from oil switch on engine

Pass 25 Nov 2015 125,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trans axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 125,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded trans axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,967 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 117,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 104,872 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 104,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,474 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,121 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/a front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 21 Sep 2009 574,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/a front tyre sidewall perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,873 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 54,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,300 miles

N/S INNER CV BOOT

Fail 10 Sep 2007 51,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,336 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 GEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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