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KR51 FWN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,193 mi
Last recorded104,193 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 FWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2017 104,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

coolant leak

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,577 miles

nearside rear tyre is a retread

oil leak inner rack ends have play

Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,577 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak inner rack ends have play

nearside rear tyre is a retread

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,351 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 94,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 94,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,796 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2010 78,386 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 78,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

water level low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,014 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

engine rattles

oil very low

steering rack gaiters twisted

water level low

Fail 19 Nov 2009 73,014 miles

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

engine rattles

oil very low

steering rack gaiters twisted

water level low

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,336 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 58,782 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,635 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 44,365 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust back box holed and blowing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,541 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 34,305 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust rear box blowing

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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KR51 FWN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KR51 FWN, 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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KR51 FWN is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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