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KP51 EYL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,135 mi
Last recorded97,135 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 EYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges but does not expose inner ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge but does not expose inner ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,016 miles

Engine Management Light 'ON'

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 95,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine Management Light 'ON'

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,298 miles

fuel filter heavily corroded/timing chain noisy

Fail 1 Dec 2015 92,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel filter heavily corroded/timing chain noisy

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,191 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,008 miles

Fuel lines damaged at filter but not leaking

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

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

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

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

Offside front headlamp discoloured not yet affecting beam image

Fail 14 Nov 2013 85,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel lines damaged at filter but not leaking

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front headlamp discoloured not yet affecting beam image

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,374 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 79,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,539 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 75,539 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 70,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gater split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,789 miles

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gater split

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,507 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 59,117 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2008 59,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,006 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,453 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 EYL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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