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KR51 GVW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,741 mi
Last recorded87,741 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 GVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inside car (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure inside the car (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2019 87,734 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inside car (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure inside the car (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,249 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust slight blow outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 85,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre rear (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust slight blow outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,222 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 80,289 miles

Nearside Front PATTERN POOR ON OUTER COVER

Pass 29 May 2015 76,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 73,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s/r axle bush slightly unbonded

Pass 20 May 2013 70,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

slight play detected at both front hub assemblys

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 70,403 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

slight play detected at both front hub assemblys

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 68,057 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear box of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2011 65,600 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 65,600 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 60,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 60,291 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 54,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,856 miles

front number plate discolouring

nearside headlamp lens condensating

Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,853 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate discolouring

nearside headlamp lens condensating

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,322 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 45,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,733 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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KR51 GVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KR51 GVW, 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 GVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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