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KV51 YYE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,928 mi
Last recorded72,928 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

e m light is on

light corrosion around various suspension components and rear axle beam.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

electric power steering light in operation in one direction

handbrake cables hidden at guides

washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,149 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,047 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

handbrake cables obscured through guides

Fail 10 Oct 2018 70,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

handbrake cables obscured through guides

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,688 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 68,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

handbrake cables obscured through guides

rear spring corrosion

slight damage n/s sill

slight noise front cv joints

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

handbrake cables obscured through guides

slight noise from front cv joint

slight play in front steering rack ends

slight rear spring corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,856 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

handbrake cables obscured through guides

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs very corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,787 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system deteriorated/slight blow

front brake discs worn/corroded inner surface

front suspension springs slight corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2012 59,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system deteriorated/slight blow

front brake discs worn/corroded inner surface

front suspension springs slight corrosion

front tyres worn edges

rear tyres cracking/deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

front brake discs worn (inner face)

front coil springs slightly corroded

handbrake cables discoloured through guides

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly cracking

slight play in n/s front steering rack end/arm

Fail 12 Oct 2011 57,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

frnt coil springs slightly corroded

front brake discs worn (inner face)

handbrake cables discoloured through guides

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly cracking

slight play in n/s front steering rack end/arm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front coil springs slightly corroded

front discs slightly worn

fuel filter corroded

n/s front steering rack end/arm slight play

rear tyres slight cracking/deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front steering rack end has slight play

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2009 51,704 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front steering rack end has slight play

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2008 49,085 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,925 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 45,925 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,628 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,787 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 35,787 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres approx 2mm and worn on edges

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 YYE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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