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KN51 GXU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,077 mi
Last recorded125,077 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 125,077 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 125,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,949 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,142 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,084 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 82,489 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

poly V belt starting to crack

Pass 6 Oct 2012 82,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak

poly V belt starting to crack

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,134 miles

front tyres low tread and perishing

nearside front lower arm bush slightly adrift

play offside front steering tie rod

Pass 18 Oct 2010

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 70,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,852 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,846 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 58,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,771 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 16 Oct 2007 52,771 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF VEHICLE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,839 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 GXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXU, 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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What year was KN51 GXU registered?

KN51 GXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KN51 GXU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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