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KN51 VYW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,682 mi
Last recorded136,682 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 VYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 136,682 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2014 125,304 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 116,354 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside egde

n/s and o/s rear brake furrules has corrision

o/s front cv boot cracking

Fail 31 May 2013 116,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside egde

n/s and o/s rear brake furrules has corrision

o/s front cv boot cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 107,637 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to front number plate

Fail 7 Jun 2012 107,637 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,265 miles

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

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

both front wipers slight damage

front number plate damage

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2011 100,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front wipers slight damage

front number plate damage

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,836 miles

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Jun 2010 88,836 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,997 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,069 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,152 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 77,152 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 63,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 49,034 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 VYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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