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KR51 KOD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,776 mi
Last recorded122,776 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 KOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 122,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,288 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside headlamp misted

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 28 Dec 2017 116,288 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside headlamp misted

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 31 Dec 2016 109,110 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads down to 1/3rd

handbrake needs further adjustment

nearside inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre tread slightly damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2016 109,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXLE BEAM (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads down to 1/3rd

nearside inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre tread slightly damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2015 102,134 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 95,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 95,065 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,665 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,229 miles

engine management staying on

Fail 24 Nov 2011 76,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management staying on

Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,125 miles

fuel filter rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2010 72,125 miles

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,138 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,046 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,046 miles

brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,328 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 49,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,083 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 38,733 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 38,733 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

windscreen small chip

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 KOD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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