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KN51 YPW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,089 mi
Last recorded121,089 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,089 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN UNPLUGGED

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

VEHICLE HAS A MODIFELD REAR EXHAUST BOX

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 121,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN UNPLUGGED

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

VEHICLE HAS A MODIFELD REAR EXHAUST BOX

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 113,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 113,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 109,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,122 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 88,834 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 88,834 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light on.

hand brake cable on o/s/r deteriorating.

n/s/f antiroll bar link lower ball joint dust cover split.

n/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorated.

vehicle structure has been damaged at sometime on n/s/r lower area.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 81,786 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light on.

hand brake cable on o/s/r deteriorating.

n/s/f antiroll bar link lower ball joint dust cover split.

n/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorated.

vehicle structure has been damaged at sometime on n/s/r lower area.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,622 miles

H/BRAKE BRAKING EFFORT IS SLIGHTLY LOW

Fail 21 Apr 2010 70,622 miles

H/BRAKE BRAKING EFFORT IS SLIGHTLY LOW

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,003 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,368 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge of tyres †.advise tracking

Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,434 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.(185/55/15 v)

both front wipers smearing slightly

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 YPW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green 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 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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