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KV51 WRC

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,946 mi
Last recorded133,946 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 WRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 133,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front inner cv boot twisted

nearside front outer cv boot twisted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 133,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear valve (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear valve (3.6.A.1)

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front inner cv boot twisted

nearside front outer cv boot twisted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 127,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front tyres worn badly on outer shoulders

front exhaust system corroded

nearside front cv boot twisted

Fail 11 May 2016 127,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box burst (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front tyres worn badly on outer shoulders

front exhaust system corroded

nearside front cv boot twisted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

side skirts

Fail 2 Jun 2015 120,857 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

side skirts

Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 111,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside inner cv boot slight seapage

side skirts

Fail 4 Mar 2013 100,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside inner cv boot slight seapage

side skirts

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

side skirts

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,233 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 61,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,062 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,058 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 44,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,492 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 WRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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