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KV51 YZP

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,662 mi
Last recorded116,662 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,125 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 106,073 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 106,073 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,098 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 103,098 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,744 miles

front number plate cracked

wipers worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,624 miles

n/s/ front tyre worn clos eto limits

rear indicator bulbs whitish

Fail 8 Sep 2010 91,622 miles

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

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

n/s/ front tyre worn clos eto limits

rear indicator bulbs whitish

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,667 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perrished on inner & outer walls

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,511 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 73,511 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,368 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 61,366 miles

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

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 YZP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YZP, 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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What year was KV51 YZP registered?

KV51 YZP is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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