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KN51 GYK

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,709 mi
Last recorded114,709 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 114,709 miles

steering very light onleft lock

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight play n/s/f top mount

Fail 13 Jul 2018 114,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight play n/s/f top mount

steering very light onleft lock

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,729 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 108,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,002 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 100,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 95,448 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,598 miles

Elecronic steering has a tendency to turn itself when vehicle is stationary. No visual fault found. Repair or adjustment may be required.

Exhaust has baffle material hanging out of rear silencer

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Light sratch noted across windscreen. Not considered enough to obstruct drivers view.

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,922 miles

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

nearside rear tyre excessivly deteriorated but not exposing cords

windscreen scratched but not affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,968 miles

Centre rear seat belt slightly rough in operation

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

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

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

Slight play detected in steering column top bearing

Slight play detected in steering wheel

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,968 miles

Centre rear seat belt slightly rough in operation

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight play detected in steering column top bearing

Slight play detected in steering wheel

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,644 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 80,643 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 78,015 miles

Both front wipers bit smeary

NSF inner cv gaitor slight leak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 78,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Both front wipers bit smeary

NSF inner cv gaitor slight leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,845 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 60,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 52,947 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 52,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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