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KP51 FET

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 FET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 113,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,631 miles

Back box rubber exhaust mount missing - still secure

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

Nearside Front Tyre 3m - 175 65 R14 82T

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,631 miles

Steering system excessively rough excessively rough and play in rack pinion (2.2.D.1)

Back box rubber exhaust mount missing - still secure

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

Nearside Front Tyre 3m - 175 65 R14 82T

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering arms have play

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear lower coil springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to inner sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to inner sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear lower coil springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,407 miles

Hand brake cable deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rack ends have slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,407 miles

Hand brake cable deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rack ends have slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 84,259 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades do not clean the windscreen 100%

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,921 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are 2mm & scuffed out on the edges

Fail 6 Jan 2014 77,921 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are 2mm & scuffed out on the edges

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,569 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and starting to crack,

Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,235 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,572 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 58,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,342 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 54,342 miles

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

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

front & rear offside tyres perished

Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,345 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 49,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,396 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 42,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,698 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2005 28,146 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 FET is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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