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KP51 FRJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,443 mi
Last recorded68,443 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 FRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f suspension arm has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2014 68,443 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f suspension arm has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,849 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on the inner treads

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,534 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 56,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

all tyre partly deflated

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,391 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 53,343 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,065 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,544 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 47,544 miles

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

slight grease over n/s/f inner cv boot,joint...

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,117 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,316 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 37,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 FRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

KP51 FRJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is KP51 FRJ safe to buy?

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