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KN51 HBL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,527 mi
Last recorded175,527 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 175,527 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 175,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 170,608 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 170,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 166,148 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 158,675 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,922 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 138,154 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 138,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 127,792 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 127,779 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 115,780 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 103,684 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 91,335 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 91,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 79,217 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 79,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,923 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 48,866 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 48,866 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 HBL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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