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KR51 VHL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,344 mi
Last recorded98,344 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 98,344 miles

Nearside Front mirror slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Wiper blades only work on maximum speed

both rear axle bushes are on the limit of movement allowed

Fail 9 May 2016 98,344 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front mirror slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Wiper blades only work on maximum speed

both rear axle bushes are on the limit of movement allowed

Pass 11 May 2015 94,947 miles

1x exhaust backbox hanger broken but system still secure

All rear brake pipe/hose unions slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 94,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

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

1x exhaust backbox hanger broken but system still secure

All rear brake pipe/hose unions slightly corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 89,868 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,893 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside steering arm has play, Boarderline

offside steering arm has play

Fail 8 Dec 2011 78,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside steering arm has play, Boarderline

offside steering arm has play

Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,291 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside Steering arm slight play

offside Steering arm slight play

Fail 9 Dec 2010 72,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside Steering arm slight play

offside Steering arm slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,896 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Very Bad Wear Cracks All Over The Tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2009 64,873 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Very Bad Wear Cracks All Over The Tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,594 miles

Nearside Inner Drive Shaft Boot Split

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Very Bad Age Cracks All Over Tyre

Offside Rear Tyre Has Very Bad Age Cracks All Over Tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2008 49,594 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)

Nearside Inner Drive Shaft Boot Split

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Very Bad Age Cracks All Over Tyre

Offside Rear Tyre Has Very Bad Age Cracks All Over Tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,098 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,838 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,148 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 VHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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