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KN51 OEL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,481 mi
Last recorded136,481 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 OEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 136,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 130,341 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased in places restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some deterioration to outer drive-shaft gaiters

some wear and deterioration to rear nearside and offside tyres

Fail 17 Jul 2021 130,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some wear and deterioration to rear nearside and offside tyres

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes coated/greased in places restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some deterioration to outer drive-shaft gaiters

Pass 18 Jul 2020 124,765 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Fail 18 Jul 2020 124,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 27 Jul 2019 116,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 105,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 94,000 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,056 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 79,164 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion and slight leak to exhaust at rear

corrosion to fuel filter

wear and deterioration to offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,164 miles

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

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

corrosion and slight leak to exhaust at rear

corrosion to fuel filter

wear and deterioration to offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,330 miles

wear and deterioration to offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 63,678 miles

corrosion to fuel filter

nearside rear coil spring end broke

Pass 6 Aug 2011 57,632 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 45,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,284 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,525 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,320 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 OEL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

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

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