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KP51 EWD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,984 mi
Last recorded46,984 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 EWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 46,984 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear AXLE RUSTY

Rear WASHER INOP

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,444 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear axle rusty

rear wiper torn

Fail 11 Dec 2017 45,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear axle rusty

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 43,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,231 miles

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

knocking noise from o/s/f outer cv joint

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

o/s/f wing mirror damaged but still secure

slight play in both front inner track rods

Fail 7 Dec 2015 42,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear @ centre section (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported o/s rear exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

o/s/f wing mirror damaged but still secure

oil pressure switch leaking and oil level low

rear wiper deteriorated

slight play in both front inner track rods

Pass 24 Dec 2014 40,533 miles

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

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

o/s/f mirror damaged but still secure

oil leak

rear axle rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2014 40,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/f mirror damaged but still secure

oil leak

rear axle rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,703 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wing mirror secured with tape

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 38,703 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wing mirror secured with tape

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,058 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 37,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak @ oil pressure switch

oil light light on dash

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,770 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,762 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,055 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,579 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 31,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,937 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,243 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,109 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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KP51 EWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc 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 KP51 EWD, 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 EWD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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