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KP51 FKT

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

104,229 mi
Last recorded104,229 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 FKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,229 miles

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

Nearside movement at steering rack nearside but no play at steering wheel

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 104,228 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak at front brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside movement at steering rack nearside but no play at steering wheel

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,752 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,022 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 99,022 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 96,269 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r brake sticking slightly

O/s/r shock absorber corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 96,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r brake sticking slightly

O/s/r shock absorber corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 92,876 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 92,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2012 87,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 82,302 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 82,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,558 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,841 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 67,841 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,215 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges.

advise timing chain rattling.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 60,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges.

advise timing chain rattling.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,486 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 53,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,587 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s outer c/v boot clip poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2007 46,585 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside c/v boot clip close to snapping o.k at this time

Pass 7 Jan 2006 40,927 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 40,927 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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 FKT is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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