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KN51 GZJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,431 mi
Last recorded84,431 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 GZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,431 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,887 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,416 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 74,416 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,402 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,980 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroding

slight play in rack both sides

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,855 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,855 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,515 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2010 60,513 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2009 81,042 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2009 81,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,910 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 57,910 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,476 miles

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter burst

o/s front tyre damaged on outer sidewall but not through to cords

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 GZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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