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KY51 RTV

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,611 mi
Last recorded102,611 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 RTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,611 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 102,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,942 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 99,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,703 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,104 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 96,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,433 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 93,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,538 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 88,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driveshaft gaitors have gone brittle and have a tendency to leak some grease, future replacement is advised.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,642 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 86,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 85,023 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 85,022 miles

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 RTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTV, 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 KY51 RTV registered?

KY51 RTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is KY51 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 RTV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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