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KN51 GFK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,307 mi
Last recorded126,307 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 126,307 miles

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

various body damage

Fail 5 Mar 2019 126,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

various body damage

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,010 miles

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Both front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Nearside front indicator discoloured

Rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2018 122,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Both front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Nearside front indicator discoloured

Rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,721 miles

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Indicator switch worn

Offside rear handbrake reading low

Offside rear handbrake reading low

Tracking recommended

Fail 20 Mar 2017 116,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Indicator switch worn

Offside rear handbrake reading low

Offside rear handbrake reading low

Tracking recommended

Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,148 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 106,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 104,647 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 102,619 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 98,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,278 miles

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

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

both rear tyres parrised outer wall

Fail 5 Mar 2011 93,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres parrised outer wall

off side front door mirror outer cover missing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 86,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 86,100 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 78,413 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,920 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 65,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 52,863 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 52,853 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFK, 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 GFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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