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KN51 GVC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,806 mi
Last recorded121,806 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,806 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 120,124 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,211 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 30 Oct 2014 117,211 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 22 Oct 2013 114,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f top mount worn

play in steering rack

under body wet due to weather

Pass 22 Oct 2013 114,166 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f top mount worn

play in steering rack

under body wet due to weather

Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 108,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 101,175 miles

rear indircators going white

slight play in rack

exhaust system rusted

hand brake tuff to pull up

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 13 Oct 2011 101,175 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system rusted

hand brake tuff to pull up

n/s/f inner cv boot split

rear indircators going white

slight play in rack

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,822 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside front inner cv boot split

offside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,486 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 8 Oct 2009 85,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,108 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre slight split on inner wall

rear exhaust box rusted & slight blow

Fail 13 Oct 2008 75,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre slight split on inner wall

rear exhaust box rusted & slight blow

Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,079 miles

front brake 3/4 used

rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 29 Oct 2007 66,079 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake 3/4 used

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,981 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 GVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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