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KR51 HCA

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,678 mi
Last recorded135,678 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 HCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 135,678 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 135,678 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 128,462 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 126,142 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 123,650 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise urgent replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front outer CV has small pin hole but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear both rear brake pipes to calipers corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 123,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise urgent replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front outer CV has small pin hole but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear both rear brake pipes to calipers corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 122,076 miles

Nearside Wiper smearing windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,427 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - slightly cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - slightly cracked/perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear tyres (both) slightly cracked/perished

wipers park irregularly

Fail 26 Jul 2016 92,427 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - slightly cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - slightly cracked/perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear tyres (both) slightly cracked/perished

wipers park irregularly

Pass 13 May 2015 85,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 May 2015 85,507 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2014 81,382 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 81,382 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 75,547 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished.

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

Fail 1 May 2013 75,547 miles

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

All four tyres cracked and perished.

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

Pass 12 May 2012 70,487 miles

1/ VERY SLIGHT NOISE FROM BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 12 May 2012 70,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1/ VERY SLIGHT NOISE FROM BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 31 May 2011 66,940 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 66,940 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,832 miles

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

Front brake discs badle scoured

Fail 19 Aug 2010 63,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs badly scoured

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,884 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,668 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 55,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,008 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 21,051 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 HCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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