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KN51 GKV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,530 mi
Last recorded56,530 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,530 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 56,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,034 miles

exhaust central box has minor leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,583 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 49,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 47,737 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,029 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 40,029 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,457 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,116 miles

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 15 Nov 2011 35,112 miles

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

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,879 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 33,879 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,430 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 32,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,976 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,935 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 GKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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