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KR51 HJJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,413 mi
Last recorded100,413 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2019 100,413 miles

Brake performance not tested due to handbrake cable condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,299 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 85,277 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,693 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 83,631 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill inside rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear perishing/cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,871 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 81,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,242 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,299 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 78,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,281 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 76,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,010 miles

tyres perrished.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,847 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front footbrake showing imbalance

welded repair to nearside outer sill concealed with undersealant

Fail 13 Dec 2010 69,845 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front footbrake showing imbalance

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,138 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,463 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 54,433 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,028 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,322 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 27,149 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 HJJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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