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KN51 GKU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,435 mi
Last recorded102,435 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,435 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 102,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 102,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2012 95,719 miles

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

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

rear wiper oil leak steering slight play o/s/f drop link both front drop link dust covers o/s/r wheel slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2012 95,719 miles

rear wiper oil leak steering slight play o/s/f drop link both front drop link dust covers o/s/r wheel slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front drop links rubber dust caps insecure

fog light lens

Fail 6 Jun 2011 92,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,900 miles

steering rack has slight play but not detected at steering wheel

Fail 9 Sep 2010 88,900 miles

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

steering rack has slight play but not detected at steering wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 83,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,337 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 54,337 miles

Nearside Front 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 GKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GKU, 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 GKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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