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KN51 GWJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,841 mi
Last recorded70,841 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,841 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 54,746 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,750 miles

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)

rear indicators faded

steering could be better - lighter one way than the other

wipers could be better

Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear indicators faded

steering could be better - lighter one way than the other

wipers could be better

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,874 miles

surface cracks and perish marks in rear tyre walls

wipers could be better

Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake pads appear worn

surface cracks and perish marks in rear tyre walls

wipers could be better

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,135 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 42,130 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,542 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 40,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,438 miles

Handbrake cables rusty at axle, and sticky, advise greasing cables and runners

Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,438 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake cables rusty at axle, and sticky, advise greasing cables and runners

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,765 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 27,538 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 27,523 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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