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KN51 GLF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,241 mi
Last recorded66,241 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 66,241 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 66,241 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,014 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively X2 (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 52,101 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pads 7mm and discs slightly worn

offside front check strap broken from door

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,101 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front pads 7mm and discs slightly worn

offside front check strap broken from door

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,400 miles

offside front check strap noisey

Fail 16 Sep 2013 49,400 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside front check strap noisey

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,215 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rubber cover split on nearside front drop link

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 41,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front number plate damaged but still clearly visable

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 16 Sep 2008 35,970 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,970 miles

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,156 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,544 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 31,544 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

advise center and rear exhaust corrordeing

advise near side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2005 27,951 miles

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

advise o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

advise slight blow on center exhaust

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 GLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc 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 GLF, 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 GLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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