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KP51 FDA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,018 mi
Last recorded58,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 FDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged wires broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure tank filler hose clip broken smell of fuel under car (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust rattling on underside

rear beam corroded

slight play in column

Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 57,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 55,808 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shocks corroded

hand brake cables corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 55,808 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear shocks corroded

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,979 miles

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

oil leak

slight side to side movement detected on steering wheel

Fail 6 Dec 2017 53,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

slight side to side movement detected on steering wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,056 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,322 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,381 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 47,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,229 miles

rear tyres cracking between tread

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 1 Nov 2012 45,229 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking between tread

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,555 miles

both front link arm boots split

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,562 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 20 Oct 2010 40,562 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,011 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly sidewall to tread

n/s/f antiroll bar end link rubber dust cover split

rear silencer fitted incorrectly

Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking slightly sidewall to tread

n/s/f antiroll bar end link rubber dust cover split

rear silencer fitted incorrectly

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,263 miles

knock from drive shaft cv on lock-requires further investigation but n/s greasy,does it need repack or replace?,both rear tyres ageing/perishing-especially n/s/r outer wall-recommend replacement,n/s/f antiroll bar drop link top gaiter split-recommend

Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

knock from drive shaft cv on lock-requires further investigation but n/s greasy,does it need repack or replace?,both rear tyres ageing/perishing-especially n/s/r outer wall-recommend replacement,n/s/f antiroll bar drop link top gaiter split-recommend

Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,549 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Serious oil leak possible crack oil seal timing end of engine.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,700 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 FDA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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