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KY51 FJJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,473 mi
Last recorded107,473 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 FJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,473 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 107,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 99,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,233 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 94,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 86,870 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 86,870 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2013 78,463 miles

Nearside and offside screen wipers ineffective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 May 2013 78,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside and offside screen wipers ineffective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre has cut

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,006 miles

slight play in steering arms

Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak from engine

slight play in steering arms

Pass 21 May 2011 52,155 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 52,155 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 50,938 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,422 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 28,116 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 28,116 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,991 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in n/s rear tyre

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 FJJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc 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 FJJ, 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 FJJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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