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KN51 WVM

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,870 mi
Last recorded104,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 WVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 104,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 99,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall plies exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,080 miles

o/s/rear tyre close to legal limits

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,798 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 17 Sep 2014 79,798 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,635 miles

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

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2013 68,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust section slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,452 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 damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

centre exhaust section slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,287 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

steering rack noisy, o/s outer cv joint is noisy,slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,049 miles

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

both front and osr tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,049 miles

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

both front and osr tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,000 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 35,946 miles

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

Front brake pads nearly worn out. †Play in both sterring rack arms - noisey. †All doors, check links loose.

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 WVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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