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KV51 RHU

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 RHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 83,398 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery level flat / low state

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 2 May 2015 83,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery level flat / low state

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,777 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

emission fluctuating / surgng RPM / values

engine oil level overfilled

Fail 18 Dec 2013 81,770 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine oil level overfilled

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 80,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,532 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2010 69,292 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,086 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 68,086 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,217 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 65,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,413 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,995 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 49,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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KV51 RHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 KV51 RHU, 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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KV51 RHU is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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