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KY51 HMG

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,933 mi
Last recorded110,933 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 HMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,933 miles

Advise front brake disc's corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,389 miles

Child seat fitted

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,399 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 89,329 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,908 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 82,908 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,419 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 71,419 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,876 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,595 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 38,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,469 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 28,469 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,383 miles

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

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,675 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 21,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 16,923 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005

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

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 HMG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KY51 HMG, 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 HMG is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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