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KY51 BFE

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,030 mi
Last recorded92,030 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 BFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,030 miles

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

mobility aids fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,478 miles

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

mobility device on parking brake lever

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,143 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 85,054 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,369 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,426 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,426 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,164 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 73,164 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,106 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 65,104 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,982 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 60,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 55,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,621 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,165 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 44,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,976 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to inspect handbrake cables at guides

Fail 12 Sep 2006 36,976 miles

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

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

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

Unable to inspect handbrake cables at guides

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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KY51 BFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KY51 BFE, 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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KY51 BFE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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