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KN51 VFO

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,638 mi
Last recorded87,638 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 VFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,707 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 82,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,719 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,357 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust outer skin

Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers do not park

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers do not park

Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 70,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Apr 2012 67,530 miles

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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,318 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 65,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,522 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 62,522 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,130 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 50,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,857 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 40,857 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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