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KV51 ZFX

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,861 mi
Last recorded108,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 ZFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,861 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise strong front brake pads very low

front brake discs worn

handbrake cables worn plastic guide area

metal brake pipes greased making inspection hard

Fail 10 Jun 2015 100,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise strong front brake pads very low

front brake discs worn

handbrake cables worn plastic guide area

metal brake pipes greased making inspection hard

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,977 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 90,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust badly corroded and weak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 84,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2013 84,915 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexi deteriorated and weak

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,113 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,330 miles

some wear in drive-shafts

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,819 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 69,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wear to front brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,793 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 60,793 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,928 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 55,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing †advise n/s/f door mirror has crack

advise slight cracking to rear tyres on side walls

Fail 25 Sep 2006 41,215 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,215 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 ZFX registered?

KV51 ZFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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