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KN51 GXF

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

117,750 mi
Last recorded117,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 117,750 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 117,291 miles

n/s/ door mirror rear cover missing

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Jan 2020 117,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner of arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/ door mirror rear cover missing

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,252 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 116,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 115,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by fuel filler pipe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 114,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,009 miles

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

wipers do not park in the park position but not obstructing drivers view

Fail 2 Oct 2015 113,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

wipers do not park in the park position but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,822 miles

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

o/s/r tyre de formed

Fail 6 Oct 2014 110,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre has a screw in

o/s/r tyre de formed

Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 107,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 107,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 102,131 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 102,131 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 97,085 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 97,082 miles

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

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

Rear seats missing

oil filler cap missing

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Jul 2010 90,830 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,292 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 83,246 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

n/s inner c/v boot split open

Pass 14 Jul 2008 74,577 miles

New exhaust blowing at rear joint repositioned clamp to pass emission test but exhaust now needs repositioning

Fail 9 Jul 2008 74,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside inner cv boot split - rear silencer rusty/bloing slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2007 68,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside inner cv boot split - rear silencer rusty/bloing slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2006 59,718 miles

rear silencer weak

Fail 3 Jul 2006 59,718 miles

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

rear silencer weak

Pass 22 Jun 2005 53,622 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 53,622 miles

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

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 GXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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

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