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KR51 VZZ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,234 mi
Last recorded81,234 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 VZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,529 miles

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating

Headlamps are deteriorating and starting to affect the images

Fail 3 Oct 2018 74,520 miles

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

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating

Headlamps are deteriorating and starting to affect the images

Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,901 miles

Front and rear number plates are fading

o/s rear tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder

o/s windscreen wiper beginning to smear

Pass 11 Oct 2016 62,126 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 62,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,076 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,459 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 52,459 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2013 51,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 51,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,540 miles

offside rear coil spring broken

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,914 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2010 46,097 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 44,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,951 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 35,382 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 29,824 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 VZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

KR51 VZZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is KR51 VZZ safe to buy?

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