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KP51 CKE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,899 mi
Last recorded115,899 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 CKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 115,899 miles

engine warning light on

exhaust system deteriorated

oil on engine

rear indicators slightly discoloured

steering rack gaitors deteriorated

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 115,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine warning light on

exhaust system deteriorated

inspection light on

no oil on dipstick. topped up for test

oil on engine

rear brake discs and pads worn

rear indicators slightly discoloured

steering rack gaitors deteriorated

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 106,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on.

front number plate damaged.

near side rear tyre close to wear indicators.

off side front steering rack gaiter twisted.

off side front tyre close to wear indicators.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 106,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine management light is on.

front number plate damaged.

near side rear tyre close to wear indicators.

off side front steering rack gaiter twisted.

off side front tyre close to wear indicators.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre showing cuts on side wall

Fail 9 Apr 2010 87,092 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre showing cuts on side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,948 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 73,946 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,016 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre has got several cracks in between treads

slight inbalance in rear brakes

Fail 6 Oct 2007 53,727 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Gear selection poor

Indicator switch sticking

N/S mirror casing damaged + glass smashed - insecure

Rear brake pads low

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in n/s track arm

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,812 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,035 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 32,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KP51 CKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 KP51 CKE, 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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KP51 CKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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