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KN51 VHP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

40,328 mi
Last recorded40,328 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 VHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,328 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

wipers smearing

Fail 13 Sep 2018 40,319 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,098 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 3 Oct 2017 37,095 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 35,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,934 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 32,934 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 25,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,230 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 25,227 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,414 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,414 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,235 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,593 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,885 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 VHP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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