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KP51 EXJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,634 mi
Last recorded108,634 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 EXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,634 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 108,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached rims seriously damaged (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,100 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 95,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake cable slightly freyed

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,581 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 75,497 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess fraying, across rear axle to osr (1.1.15 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 74,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

handbrake cable in poor condition (heavily corroded)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 74,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around steering rack mounting point (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

handbrake cable in poor condition (heavily corroded)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,308 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 73,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,590 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 69,589 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak seen under engine / Gearbox

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,243 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,363 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 44,363 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,124 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 37,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,661 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,576 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 27,576 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,127 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 26,670 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 26,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 EXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EXJ, 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 EXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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