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KR51 KBU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,067 mi
Last recorded100,067 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,067 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 100,059 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both rear reflectors covered by black tape (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3 places (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,799 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2017 91,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2016 90,106 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 90,106 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,803 miles

center exhaust system surface corrosion + minor leaks

engine noisey

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front door check strap damaged/faulty

slight movement in front inner steering arms/rack

slight movement in upper steering coloum

small chip in front screen

Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,803 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust system surface corrosion + minor leaks

engine noisey

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front door check strap damaged/faulty

slight movement in front inner steering arms/rack

slight movement in upper steering coloum

small chip in front screen

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,090 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust system minor leaks

offside rear + nearside front tyres perished but no cords or plys exposed at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2014 78,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust system minor leaks

offside rear + nearside front tyres perished but no cords or plys exposed at time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2013 75,363 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 75,363 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,201 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 4 Dec 2010 62,415 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,411 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,647 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,368 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,717 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 25,717 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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