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KN51 HYJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,876 mi
Last recorded81,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 HYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 81,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 81,876 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 75,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

various points of corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 71,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 71,865 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate limit 1.30 keeps blocking smoke head optics (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,495 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,512 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 63,512 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,564 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 57,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,945 miles

some wear to rear tyres on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2014 53,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some wear to rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,873 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,773 miles

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

some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 4 Dec 2012 48,773 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,532 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 45,532 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,147 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 41,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,196 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,180 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,119 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 HYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

KN51 HYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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