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KR51 GWJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,788 mi
Last recorded90,788 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 GWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,788 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 90,788 miles

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

header tank empty

Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,015 miles

o/s/r wheel arch cover missing

Pass 16 May 2015 75,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 70,160 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 70,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 65,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 60,855 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 57,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside driveshaft inner boot split

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated 155/80/13T

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 57,274 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside driveshaft inner boot split

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

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated 155/80/13T

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 53,142 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 48,780 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2009 48,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2008 43,847 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 28,349 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 28,349 miles

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

oil leak

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 GWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GWJ, 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 KR51 GWJ registered?

KR51 GWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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