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KV51 YZB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,243 mi
Last recorded120,243 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 120,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2019 120,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2018 105,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,060 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 101,060 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 97,916 miles

Front tyres worn heavily inner and outer edges

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 97,916 miles

Front tyres worn heavily inner and outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,213 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 92,213 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 86,394 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,394 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,516 miles

Engine oil level low. Topped up 1.5 lts 5w30 semi

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil level low. Topped up 1.5 lts 5w30 semi

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,668 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 69,668 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,643 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,286 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,286 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,889 miles

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

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,814 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 44,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,211 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 39,211 miles

Nearside 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 YZB 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 55.6%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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