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KP51 FHC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

118,540 mi
Last recorded118,540 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 FHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 118,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front head lamps misted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 118,540 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front head lamps misted

Pass 31 May 2018 109,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,285 miles

Play at handbrake lever indicating rear brakes may require adjustment.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 105,285 miles

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

Play at handbrake lever indicating rear brakes may require adjustment.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 101,351 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coolant excessively below minimum level

offside front drivers seat belt retracts with help

Fail 22 Oct 2016 101,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

coolant excessively below minimum level

hand brake travel high

offside front drivers seat belt retracts with help

Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,059 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 97,059 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,037 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,872 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 90,872 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,799 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,798 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 85,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,738 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 83,738 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,728 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,700 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,151 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 76,151 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 67,504 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 8 Oct 2007 67,504 miles

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

offside wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2006 58,764 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 FHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc 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 FHC, 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 FHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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