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KR51 KCY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

81,655 mi
Last recorded81,655 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,655 miles

Beam patterns poor

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front wipers poor

Pass 10 Nov 2017 79,619 miles

Nearside Headlight beam pattern poor

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 79,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlight beam pattern poor

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,467 miles

Offside Rear Perishing on inner side walls.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 77,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Perishing on inner side walls.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,395 miles

Rear Handbrake cable is in poor condition.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 75,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Handbrake cable is in poor condition.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 72,906 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 72,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,635 miles

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

Passenger side rear tyre perished on side walls.

Plastic covers on side sills

Fail 18 Nov 2013 69,635 miles

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

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

Passenger side rear tyre perished on side walls.

Plastic covers on side sills

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,336 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S/F tyre slightly perrished on side walls

N/S/R tyre slightly perrished on side walls

O/S/R tyre slightly perrished on side walls

Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,442 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front top anti roll bar link swivel boots split

Fail 7 Nov 2011 61,442 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front top anti roll bar link swivel boots split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,820 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 56,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,294 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 52,294 miles

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

centre & rear silencers starting to blow

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,083 miles

advise front pads getting low

advise o/s wiper blade small tear

Fail 17 Nov 2008 47,083 miles

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

advise front pads getting low

advise o/s wiper blade small tear

Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,278 miles

advise rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2007 39,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear exhaust box blowing slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,022 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 KCY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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