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KP51 FFC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,447 mi
Last recorded128,447 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 FFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 128,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wiper parking faulty advise further investigation.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 23 Oct 2021 128,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wiper parking faulty advise further investigation.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm and worn smooth almost to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,036 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml lanp illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 14 Oct 2020 121,035 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml lanp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,384 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2018 111,657 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2018 111,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2017 108,710 miles

Rear tyres perished

play in steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2017 108,710 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres perished

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,657 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,705 miles

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

n/s headlamp gives poor beam pattern

rear brake flexi ferals starting to corrode

slight play in rear wheel bearings

tyres starting to crack slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,448 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 9,998 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,364 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,053 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 83,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 77,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,237 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,985 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 65,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FFC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFC, 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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What year was KP51 FFC registered?

KP51 FFC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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