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KV51 RHY

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,493 mi
Last recorded114,493 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 RHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 114,493 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen washer reservoir cap missing

Fail 14 May 2019 111,608 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant level low

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen washer reservoir cap missing

Pass 15 May 2018 109,539 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

reversing lights inoperative

Pass 19 May 2017 107,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 107,487 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front 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 aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 105,537 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers leave slight smears

play on inner rack joints

Fail 19 May 2016 105,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers leave slight smears

play on inner rack joints

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,337 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,349 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 92,653 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 92,652 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,245 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 85,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,437 miles

front discs are worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 63,202 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,202 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,871 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Oct 2006 45,185 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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KV51 RHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV51 RHY, 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 RHY is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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