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KR51 PHY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,070 mi
Last recorded57,070 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 PHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 52,914 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper anti roll link cover deteriorating

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2020 52,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper anti roll link cover deteriorating

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2019 51,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 51,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,133 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 50,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 48,213 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 48,213 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass tarnished (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 46,129 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 46,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside dip beam pattern deteriorating

Offside Front tyre wear

Offside dip beam pattern deteriorating

Fail 23 Nov 2015 44,332 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside dip beam pattern deteriorating

Offside Front tyre wear

Offside dip beam pattern deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,491 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 42,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,275 miles

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

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

both nearside tyres cracked and perished

front number plate cracked

slight play on nearside steering/suspension component

Fail 19 Nov 2013 40,275 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

both nearside tyres cracked and perished

front number plate cracked

slight play on nearside steering/suspension component

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,932 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 37,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,511 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,757 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,991 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 29,991 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and o/s/r tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

n/s/f inner brake disc corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,658 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,269 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,374 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 PHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PHY, 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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What year was KR51 PHY registered?

KR51 PHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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The MOT history for KR51 PHY shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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