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KR51 KBZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,015 mi
Last recorded119,015 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,015 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 119,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,081 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 105,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hard to select gears

Pass 29 Nov 2010 96,658 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 84,245 miles

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

damage to nearside rear bumper + quarter panel ... no sharp edges or projections present

Fail 27 Nov 2009 84,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

damage to nearside rear bumper + quarter panel ... no sharp edges or projections present

Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,988 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 75,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,421 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 67,421 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,488 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 58,488 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 47,667 miles

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

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

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 KBZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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