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KN51 OEW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,216 mi
Last recorded124,216 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 OEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 124,216 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Severley Rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under Inner Sill Rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe Rusted Through At Steering Rack Mounting Point (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017

both front shock absorbers weak various metal brake pipes corroded

both rear sill backs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016

nsf headlamp misting

osf tyre worn on edges

osr coil spring rusty

slight play in osf steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2016

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf headlamp misting

osf tyre worn on edges

osr coil spring rusty

slight play in osf steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2015

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

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

Offside Front play in inner steering joint

Fail 6 Nov 2015

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front play in inner steering joint

Fail 5 Nov 2015

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

significant play in offside front track rod end ball joint

significant play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,383 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightley deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2013 98,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Nov 2012

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Nov 2011 88,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,575 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 80,533 miles

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

windscreen wiper speed less than normal but adequate

Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,677 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 71,212 miles

some grease leaking from n/s drive shaft gaiter outer clip

Pass 14 Oct 2006 64,208 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 64,208 miles

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

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

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 OEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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