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KN51 YSX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 162,322 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering & suspension.

both headlamp beams slightly defused.

Fail 16 Dec 2017 162,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed & insecure. (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering & suspension.

both headlamp beams slightly defused.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 143,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 143,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 126,906 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 114,506 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 114,506 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 107,197 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 102,036 miles

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

off side rear tyre side wall perrishing

Fail 28 Nov 2012 102,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre side wall perrishing

Pass 7 Dec 2011 95,101 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 95,101 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,194 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 90,179 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 82,927 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 79,722 miles

n/s front wing dented

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear wiper torn slightly

Fail 27 Dec 2007 79,722 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s front wing dented

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear wiper torn slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2006 65,680 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 52,124 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 YSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc 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 YSX, 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 YSX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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