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KR51 YFL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,369 mi
Last recorded119,369 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,369 miles

under side freshly treated/ wax oiled

Fail 21 Feb 2018 118,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both head light image output low

engine light on

n/s/r brake hose insecure

rear number plate deteriorating but still readable

Fail 11 Dec 2017 116,710 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/ downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2016 105,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 6 Dec 2016 105,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,436 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre has raised tread patterns

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

x2 steering arms slight play

Fail 21 Dec 2015 96,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre has raised tread patterns

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

x2 steering arms slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2014 83,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 83,451 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 72,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,640 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,014 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Dec 2011 58,014 miles

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

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

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,493 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 47,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,855 miles

N/s c/v boot deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,076 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 37,076 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,000 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,742 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 21,476 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 YFL 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 59.1%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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