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KN51 OEU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,908 mi
Last recorded46,908 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 OEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,908 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 46,907 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,817 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 40,258 miles

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

engine management lamp on dash

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 May 2016 40,258 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

engine management lamp on dash

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2015 38,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to perish

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2014 35,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 33,479 miles

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

n/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 14 May 2012 31,994 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 30,283 miles

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

n/s/r indicator starting to fade to white

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 11 May 2011 30,283 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r indicator starting to fade to white

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,761 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 28,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

pice of metal in offside rear tyre

rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 23 Apr 2009 25,265 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly perished

pice of metal in offside rear tyre

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 14 May 2008 22,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,725 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 17,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,021 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 13,021 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 10,367 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 OEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver 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 OEU, 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 OEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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