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KN51 GKX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,166 mi
Last recorded72,166 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 72,166 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 72,156 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 64,908 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,689 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 53,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteiorated

Pass 28 May 2015 53,198 miles

rear seat belts damaged but no rear seats fitted

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 May 2015 53,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seat belts damaged but no rear seats fitted

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 May 2014 52,282 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear seat belts damaged but no seats fitted

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 May 2014 52,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear seat belts damaged but no seats fitted

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,471 miles

No Rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Upper Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Engine management light on during test

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

No Rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 May 2012 50,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt stalk not working.( no rear seat fitted)

tyres perished

Fail 10 May 2012 50,151 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt stalk not working.( no rear seat fitted)

tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2011 48,226 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside washer not working

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 May 2010 46,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 43,818 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 43,818 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 41,075 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 41,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 37,376 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,829 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 GKX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GKX, 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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What year was KN51 GKX registered?

KN51 GKX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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