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KN51 YOJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,015 mi
Last recorded135,015 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 135,015 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded top end missing but still located (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

some deterioration to offside headlamp lens

wear to both front and nearside rear tyres

windscreen wipers don't cancel correctly

Fail 16 Dec 2019 135,015 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded top end missing but still located (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

some deterioration to offside headlamp lens

wear to both front and nearside rear tyres

windscreen wipers don't cancel correctly

Pass 21 Dec 2018 125,784 miles

Indicator switch faulty worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

parking brake efforts slightly low

wipers don't cancel correctly

Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,478 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to handbrake cables

deterioration to indicator switch

engine noisy

wipers don't cancel correctly

Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 110,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Front wipers not checked

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 89,754 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split, but still clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Rear Passenger door check-strap mounting area cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Driver door check-strap mechanism broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 79,317 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,317 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,869 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls in poor condition.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls in poor condition.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar link rods rubber boots split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 71,727 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar link rods rubber boots split

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,006 miles

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

osf and nsf track control arms worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,824 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,950 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s r fog lamp lense broken

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,027 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE GETTING LOW APPROX 3MM

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 47,027 miles

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

N/S/REAR TYRE GETTING LOW APPROX 3MM

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,234 miles

o/s rear fog light lens cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2006 43,234 miles

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

o/s rear fog light lens cracked

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 YOJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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