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KN51 GVP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,699 mi
Last recorded90,699 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 90,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering rack has play at o/s and n/s ends

The centre exhaust is blowing slightly

power steering feel is inconsistent .

Fail 28 Jul 2014 90,698 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering rack has play at o/s and n/s ends

The centre exhaust is blowing slightly

power steering feel is inconsistent .

Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 82,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Lower 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,812 miles

Both rear wheel bearings are becoming slightly rough.

Nail in offside front tyre

The battery earth lead is in poor condition .

The rear exhaust silencer is becoming deteriorated.

The spare tyre is flat .

the battery is not secured .

Fail 30 Jul 2012 69,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear wheel bearings are becoming slightly rough.

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

Nail in offside front tyre

The battery earth lead is in poor condition .

The rear exhaust silencer is becoming deteriorated.

The spare tyre is flat .

the battery is not secured .

Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,141 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,141 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,306 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,137 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated on outer and inner sidewalls

Fail 15 Sep 2009 50,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated on outer and inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,114 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate deteriorated but complete and legible

nearside rear tyre cracking but not to cords yet,will need to be replaced

rear fog lamp lense damaged but not showing white light

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,450 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2007 40,440 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

passenger rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2006 35,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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