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KR51 LYZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,571 mi
Last recorded101,571 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2017 101,571 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested BRAKE SERVO NOT WORKING (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake vacuum build up too slow NO VACUUM (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,018 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,986 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 80,985 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,580 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 80,580 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,030 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,022 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on rear subframe.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,250 miles

O/s front & n/s rear tyres are close to the limit.

Steering lock is not working, this is due to become a testable item.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

O/s front & n/s rear tyres are close to the limit.

Steering lock is not working, this is due to become a testable item.

Pass 26 May 2011 76,397 miles

Front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Middle exhaust silencer is deteriorating & starting to leak.

O/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Wiper operation seems quite laboured.

Fail 26 May 2011 76,395 miles

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

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

Front indicators are losing amber colouration.

Middle exhaust silencer is deteriorating & starting to leak.

O/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Wiper operation seems quite laboured.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 75,786 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is heavily perished & starting to leak.

There is grease leaking past n/s outer driveshaft gaiter clip.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,786 miles

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is heavily perished & starting to leak.

There is grease leaking past n/s outer driveshaft gaiter clip.

Pass 7 May 2009 73,782 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 73,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,679 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 60,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,861 miles

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

nsr tyre on absolute legal limit---pass on day of test

Fail 21 Nov 2006 46,861 miles

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

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

nsr tyre on absolute legal limit---pass on day of test

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,745 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 33,744 miles

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

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

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 LYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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