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KP51 EKB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,655 mi
Last recorded51,655 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 EKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 51,655 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 51,403 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,982 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 50,982 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 50,422 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,824 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

parking brake requires attention

Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,273 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 49,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front & rear tyrewalls perising.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear bearing noisy

nearside rear shocker noisy

slight wear offside tie-rod end

Fail 9 Oct 2013 47,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear bearing noisy

nearside rear shocker noisy

slight wear offside tie-rod end

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,461 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearsde rear bearsing noisy

nearside wiper

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,911 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,089 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear bearing noisy

offside wiper

Fail 16 Sep 2010 40,077 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear bearing noisy

offside wiper

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 38,204 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,243 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 33,948 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,948 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 EKB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 EKB, 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 EKB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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